VHF marine radio
The VHF marine radio communication system reserves channel 16 as a calling and distress channel. This channel is used for initiating communication and for broadcasting distress signals in case of emergencies at sea.
Channel 16
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Channel 16
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121.5 MHz.
Channel 16
VHF channel 16
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Vhf Channel 16
It depends on the situation. The international maritimedistress frequency is channel 16, which is 156.80 MHz. The international civilian airband distress frequency is 121.5 MHz.
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
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