Water Craft/ Marine freqs??
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Mick
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Sometime I hear people on boat getting hurt and they drive over to the docks were ems/fire is staged. I was wonder is there a way for me to contact them on a freq that they use instead on going all the way to the club house to use the radio?.
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The VHF Emergency channel is VHF16, the freq. for witch is located on the page provided above.7586 said:
7586 you should note that unless you are licensed as a "shore" station you may not communicate by vhf marine radio with a vessel on water unless it is an emergency. You are not required to have a license to communicate from a vessel on the water to another on water vessel. Radios on shore are supposed to have a license.
The following marine vhf channels are the most commonly used on the Hudson. Some are required to be monitored dependent upon the class of the vessel.
Channel 12 - VTS control south of the GW Bridge. Commercial vessels must monitor.
Channel 13 - Commercial Vessels north of the GW Bridge Commercial vessels must monitor.
Channel 16 - All VHF equipped vessels must monitor.
Channel 17 - local law enforcement vessels only
Channel 21 A - USCG Only
Channel 22 A - USCG safety broadcasts
Just a note that since the Project 21 system has been implemented in District 1 the location of vessels transmitting 1 watt and up have become much easier to locate. Lower powers are also easier to track now. If you are interested in the system you can also refer to the USCG web site.
For a complete official listing of the marine VHF Channels please refer to :
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/vhf.htm
The following marine vhf channels are the most commonly used on the Hudson. Some are required to be monitored dependent upon the class of the vessel.
Channel 12 - VTS control south of the GW Bridge. Commercial vessels must monitor.
Channel 13 - Commercial Vessels north of the GW Bridge Commercial vessels must monitor.
Channel 16 - All VHF equipped vessels must monitor.
Channel 17 - local law enforcement vessels only
Channel 21 A - USCG Only
Channel 22 A - USCG safety broadcasts
Just a note that since the Project 21 system has been implemented in District 1 the location of vessels transmitting 1 watt and up have become much easier to locate. Lower powers are also easier to track now. If you are interested in the system you can also refer to the USCG web site.
For a complete official listing of the marine VHF Channels please refer to :
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/vhf.htm
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It's Rescue 21
http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/home/
It is still in install and testing phase in this area.
The actual marine frequencies in use are unlikely to change due to the need to maintain compatibility with International nations and ships.
To do what you suggest it would be best to purchase a fcc type approved vhf marine radio. The channels are pre programmed.
Also note that according to FCC rules it is illegal to use these frequencies from any land platform including a dock without the proper license. Most of the yacht clubs have the appropriate license. So you could fall under their license if you are on their property. However during an actual emergency anything goes.
http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/home/
It is still in install and testing phase in this area.
The actual marine frequencies in use are unlikely to change due to the need to maintain compatibility with International nations and ships.
To do what you suggest it would be best to purchase a fcc type approved vhf marine radio. The channels are pre programmed.
Also note that according to FCC rules it is illegal to use these frequencies from any land platform including a dock without the proper license. Most of the yacht clubs have the appropriate license. So you could fall under their license if you are on their property. However during an actual emergency anything goes.
If you are using a boat and do not have a VHF radio for Emergencys then you should get one.. There not that expensive. Also its not a bad idea to attend a boaters safety course...
Sorry but I live on the south shore and some of these people are clueless and should not even be out on the water..And when danger strikes they dont have a clue what to do...
Thinks safety
Practice safety
Know safety
Sorry but I live on the south shore and some of these people are clueless and should not even be out on the water..And when danger strikes they dont have a clue what to do...
Thinks safety
Practice safety
Know safety
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Good point, I know it's a bit off topic but I will now give my safety speech.
Being a veteran of the US Coast Guard for 8 years, everyone, not just the owner should take a boating safety class. The USCG Auxiliary gives a class called Americas Boating Class ABC. There they will teach you the basics. It's very reasonable, but the cost will pay for itself in reduced insurance premiums.
A VHF radio is a must have item on a boat. A cheap Midland handheld model can save your life if you get into trouble. Don't think that you will have cell coverage and be able to reach the people you need: Other boaters and the USCG.
At ABC they will teach you about using a VHF radio.
Being a veteran of the US Coast Guard for 8 years, everyone, not just the owner should take a boating safety class. The USCG Auxiliary gives a class called Americas Boating Class ABC. There they will teach you the basics. It's very reasonable, but the cost will pay for itself in reduced insurance premiums.
A VHF radio is a must have item on a boat. A cheap Midland handheld model can save your life if you get into trouble. Don't think that you will have cell coverage and be able to reach the people you need: Other boaters and the USCG.
At ABC they will teach you about using a VHF radio.
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