What is Channel 16 on a VHF radio?

Channel 16 (156.800MHz) is the international calling and distress channel. Handheld VHF radios work in exactly the same way as their fixed equivalents.

Can you do a VHF radio course online?

VHF SRC Course and Exam – London/Gosport/Online It can be obtained by: Either the RYA on-line interactive course, or a one day classroom-based course. These courses are designed to take about 10 hours which includes some background reading from the course book.

How do you use Channel 16?

Procedure for VHF Channel 16 MAYDAY: Unless you know you are outside VHF range of shore and ships, call on channel 16 first. Distress signal “MAYDAY”, spoken three times. The words “THIS IS”, spoken once. Name of vessel in distress (spoken three times) and call sign or boat registration number, spoken once.

How do I listen to a VHF radio?

Use an “open channel” to performance the check (channels 68, 69, 71, 72 and 78A). Turn radio to one-watt power setting, and key the microphone. Call “radio check” three times, followed by your boat name and location. Wait for a reply confirming someone has heard your transmission.

Where can I listen to my marine VHF?

Places, technique, kayaks, safety, the sea… marine vhf – listening online? Anywhere I can listen to marine VHF / coastgaurd online? live or recorded? – its just for learning. all the refernces I can find for this online seem to be sites that no longer work. Re: marine vhf – listening online?

What are the VHF radio channels for ships?

156.800 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel. If used for ship to ship calling, switch to a “non-commercial” or “commercial working channel based upon your type of vessel.

What is the VHF radio channel in Montauk?

Channel 19 is the most popular VHF radio channel in the Montauk area, used by most charter captains and inshore fishermen to discuss what fish are biting, where the best fishing is happening and the best type of baits to use, frequent discussions of actual local weather and water conditions.

What are the VHF radio channels in Houston?

Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas. 06 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety 07A 156.350 156.350 Commercial 08 156.400 156.400 Commercial (Intership only) 09 156.450 156.450 Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.