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| I got a VHF radio for Christmas. The instructions did not include any information on the uses of specific channels. For example, I'm guessing that channels 9 and 16 are for emergency use only--is that correct? Are there channels for talking with fishing buddies in other boats or calling camp? Any advice or web sites would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Location: Suspended | The only channel anyone uses around me is 68, basic public access back and forth between boats. If someone is going to have a lengthy chat they should tell the other party to go up or down a few channels to a specific number so they don't hog up all the air waves. They also use 68 on Lake Ontario so maybe it's universal. Also, the lowest numbers are weather station forecasts, NOAA and stuff. |
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Location: milwaukee | The channel assignments can be found at
http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/vhfchanl.html
For our uses, I would stick to the Non-Commercial channels. If you fish the Great Lakes, be particularly careful about the channels you use and how you use them. Unlawful or unauthorized use has resulted in fines by the FCC in my area. See http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html for info.
Most guys in the areas I fish (inland waters) use 68 or 69. |
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