VHF marine radio
Channel 16
Channel 16
Channel 16
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121.5 MHz.
Channel 16
VHF channel 16
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Vhf Channel 16
In the United States, the safety and distress calling frequency for boats is primarily set at VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz). This channel is used for emergency communications, including distress calls and safety announcements. Boat operators are required to monitor this frequency when underway, as it is the primary channel for distress signaling and coordination with the Coast Guard and other vessels in case of emergencies.
It depends on the situation. The international maritimedistress frequency is channel 16, which is 156.80 MHz. The international civilian airband distress frequency is 121.5 MHz.
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".