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You must carry a marine band radio if you go more than five miles from the mainland shore. The choice of radios is up to you, it can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. When at sea, you must have your radio turned on and tuned to the distress frequency. ·         For 27 MHz, this frequency is 27.88. ·         For VHF, this frequency is channel 16. ·         Not all Sea Rescue Groups monitor Channel 88 and VHF Channel 16.  ...

Marine radios In an emergency, communication is vital and a marine radio is essential. Mobile telephones, although useful as a backup communications system, cannot replace a marine radio.  ...