Channel 16
Channel 16 is the main distress, urgency, safety, and calling channel. Routine calls should move to a suitable working channel as soon as contact is established.
- Distress and calling
- Keep transmissions short
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Module 4 of 10
Channels & Frequencies
Channel 16, Channel 70, marina/port channels, intership working channels, and when to move off the calling channel.
Channel 16Channel 70 DSCWorking channelsMarina and port traffic
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Channel 70
Channel 70 is used for DSC digital signalling. It is not a voice channel.
- DSC only
- No voice on Channel 70
Working Channels
Marinas, ports, vessel traffic services, and ship-to-ship conversations use assigned working channels. The correct channel depends on the area and service.
- Use local information
- Agree a working channel
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