Purpose Of VHF Marine Radio Channels
For novices, we need to study carefully what the channels of maritime walkie-talkies mean and what functions they have. Below we will introduce the uses of some common channels.
|
Channel Number |
Frequency(MHz) |
Purpose |
|
|
Transmit |
Receive |
||
|
01A |
156.050 |
156.050 |
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS in selected areas |
|
02 |
156.100 |
160.700 |
Public Correspondence(Marine Operator) |
|
03A |
156.150 |
156.150 |
Coast Guard Only |
|
04A |
156.200 |
156.200 |
West Coast(Coast Guard Only); East Coast(Commercial Fishing) |
|
09 |
156.450 |
156.450 |
Boater Calling. Non-Commercial. Also used to hail many drawbridge operators, especially common in the Sacramento Delta region. |
|
16 |
156.800 |
156.800 |
International Distress, Safety and Calling |
|
18 |
156.900 |
161.500 |
Port Operations, Ship Movement |
|
20 |
157.000 |
161.600 |
Canada(Coast Guard Only); International(Ship Movement) |
|
22A |
157.100 |
157.100 |
Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16 |
|
25b |
RX only |
161.850 |
Safety: continuous marine broadcast service by MCTS Canada |
|
61A |
156.075 |
156.075 |
Canada(Coast Guard only); West Coast(Coast Guard only); East Coast |
|
64A |
156.225 |
156.225 |
U.S. (Government Only); Canada(Commercial Fishing) |
|
66 |
156.325 |
160.925 |
Public Correspondence, Ship Movement, Port Operations |
|
70 |
RX only |
156.525 |
Digital Selective Calling(Voice communications not allowed) |
|
81A |
157.075 |
157.075 |
U.S. (Government Only; Environmental Protection Operations) |
|
83b |
RX only |
161.775 |
Coast Guard Only- Weather Broadcasts |
|
Weather Channel |
|
|
|
|
1 |
RX only |
162.550 |
NOAA |
|
2 |
RX only |
162.400 |
NOAA |
|
3 |
RX only |
162.475 |
NOAA |
|
4 |
RX only |
162.425 |
NOAA |
|
5 |
RX only |
162.450 |
NOAA |
|
6 |
RX only |
162.500 |
NOAA |
|
7 |
RX only |
162.525 |
NOAA |
|
8 |
RX only |
161.650 |
Canada |
|
9 |
RX only |
161.775 |
Canada |
|
10 |
RX only |
163.275 |
NOAA |
Knowing the functions of these main channels, we can use maritime walkie-talkies reasonably and quickly, and we can learn about the weather before driving the fishing boat out to sea, and contact the Coast Police for assistance in time when our beloved yacht is floating in the sea, or if we are adventurous kayak call for help when in danger.
RA26 is a very good choice. The channel setting is simple and operation is convenient, also with long communication distance. There are functions such as a one-button alarm and floating water alarm, which fully meet the requirements of the ship's use demand.
