Service
Marine VHF
Channel 16 holds the distress and calling watch, 13 handles bridge-to-bridge, and the recreational working channels keep the chatter off both.
MARINE
Marine VHF
Channel 16 distress watch, bridge-to-bridge, DSC and recreational working channels.
Band
156 – 162 MHz VHF
Licensing
License-free afloat in US waters
Channel plan
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CH 09 | 156.4500 | Boater calling |
| CH 13 | 156.6500 | Bridge-to-bridge navigation |
| CH 16 | 156.8000 | Distress, safety and calling |
| CH 22A | 157.1000 | US Coast Guard liaison |
| CH 68 | 156.4250 | Non-commercial ship-to-ship |
| CH 69 | 156.4750 | Non-commercial working |
| CH 70 | 156.5250 | DSC only — no voice |
| CH 72 | 156.6250 | Ship-to-ship, open sea |
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