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Channel 9

Technical visualVHF channel roles
VHF channel rolesThree radio channels are distinguished: Channel 16 for distress, safety and calling, Channel 9 as a supplementary recreational calling channel, and Channel 70 for DSC digital signaling without voice.CH 16CH 9CH 70DISTRESS · SAFETYCALLINGRECREATIONALCALLINGDSC DIGITALNO VOICE
VHF channel rolesThree radio channels are distinguished: Channel 16 for distress, safety and calling, Channel 9 as a supplementary recreational calling channel, and Channel 70 for DSC digital signaling without voice.CH 16CH 9CH 70DISTRESS · SAFETY · CALLINGRECREATIONAL CALLINGDSC DIGITAL · NO VOICE
Use the channel that matches the purpose. Keep routine calls brief and move traffic off Channel 16.

In U.S. recreational boating, Channel 9 is available as a supplementary calling channel and is commonly used for routine radio checks.

The Coast Guard does not generally monitor Channel 9 as a distress channel.

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