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The obvious difference between marine VHF radio and other analog radio is that all channel frequency points are non adjustable and are fixed frequency points, and some of these frequency points are the same frequency points and some are different frequency points. This leads to many friends in the use of marine VHF radio can not effectively direct. The following is a brief introduction to the channel of marine VHF radio, hoping to help some friends.  ...

Recently, Ireland adjusted the maritime channels, the move follows amendments to transmitting frequencies, to harmonise the VHF maritime mobile band internationally, which also require the coastguard to upgrade its radio equipment at a number of sites. The Irish Coast Guard is currently making changes to its VHF working channels currently used for communications with the public.  ...

It’s important that boaters use the correct channel when communicating on a VHF (very high frequency) marine band radio. Here are VHF-FM non-commercial channels recreational boaters may use in specific situations. Federal Communications Commission regulations require boaters having VHF radios to maintain a watch on either channel 9 or channel 16  ...

VHF protocol is to repeat the name of the boat you’re calling two or three times, followed by “this is…” and the name of your vessel twice.After making contact, request to switch from the hailing channel (16) to a working channel such as 68, 69, or 72 for conversation. The other person should reply confirming that channel, or propose another. Without confirmation, you can find yourself scanning channels to find where the other person went, or if they heard you clearly.  ...

If you have the radio on, you must maintain a watch on VHF Channel 16. In USCG District I waters (northern New Jersey to Canada), urgent marine information broadcasts, such as storm warnings, are announced on Channel 16.  ...

VHF radios are cheap to buy these days, have a long lifespan, and are easy and quick to use. The beauty of using a VHF radio is that it is a “one to many” communication system. This means that if you broadcast on Channel 16, the call-up and emergency channel, other VHF radios turned on in your area will hear you. If you need assistance quickly, then other boats in your area are your best option.  ...

In the United Kingdom there are approximately 57 VHF channels available plus the private channels M and M2 for use by marinas and yacht clubs and the private channel 00 which is for HMCG use only. 2 additional channels are dedicated to the Automatic Identification System services. The U. K. uses the "International Frequency" plan.  ...

The most important thing for a ship is maintaining contact with each other and the Coast Guard when needed. But how will this be possible? Marine radios play the most effective role in this case. It is used for its great ability to transmit signals between water and land over large areas of water. Some people can get these radios for use on the ground. But is it important to know that radio works on the ground?  ...

Marine-band VHF radio is a means by which vessels can communicate with radio stations ashore and on other vessels. A range of channels is available, with specific permitted uses in each case; for example, those channels allocated to port operations and ship movement may only be used on matters concerning navigation, vessel operations and safety. Other channels are allocated for inter-ship use, safety transmissions and contacting marinas.  ...

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