Marine Radio Frequencies

[sandman]

I have been trying to decide if I need a marine radio. I have a scanner, and would like to tune in to listen to learn how these radios may be able to help. No one has been able to tell me the frequencies of the numbered channels. I know this is not an engine question that I enjoy so much here. But I hoped someone may know the actual frequencies for the numbered channels. Any ideas?<br />Thanks

 

[TONY H]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

VHF FM radios range from 156.050 MHz to 161.975 MHz.<br /><br />Before using one please learn the proper protocal...it's not a CB, there are rules and specific channels for specific things.

 

[sandman]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Thanks Tony, as you can see. I did not run out and buy one and key--up to find out how to use it. I would like to monitor frequencies to learn proper usage. I know everyone appreciates new users to learn how first. Do you know which frequency goes with which channel or where I may learn that? Thanks for responding and your input. Always appreciated!

 

[martinwinte]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

look it up in some publication like scanner world or monitor america...They list them.... Might want to check out some ham pages they might list them.

 

[Paddling]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Hey Sandman, this page is a great place to start. http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine/fctsht14.html#SEC1 <br />If you boat off shore you definitely want to get a radio.

 

[sandman]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Thanks seaboo and paddling. I will look at the suggestions. Thank you many times over.

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

156.220-157.400<br /><br />should get you most of the active channels

 

[martinwinte]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Found it (again...I lost where I had put it). Go to http:www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/safetips.htm <br /><br />and look under marine radios....they give freqs and vhf # to input into a scanner (or on my boat I use a ham radio....not as waterproof but I'm on a rescue squad and we use rescue vhf chanels on the water also...With a ham I cam input all chanels I need).

 

[HelpingOut]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Here is another great resource brought to you by the US Coast Guard... http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater

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[Bob_VT]

Re: Marine Radio Frequencies

Here is another great resource brought to you by the US Coast Guard... http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater

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