SAN O TOMORROW 12-7 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 12-06-2014, 02:15 PM

Channel 12 is probably not one that you would want to communicate on.

Here is a list of vhf channels and what they are used for.

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/vhf.htm

In normal circumstances (provided there is no emergency) you would want to used a non-commercial channel. Most guys use something between 68-72 for normal communications. Hope that helps.

Also be advised channel 16 is the emergency channel that would summon coast guard, as channel 9 would be another option in case of emergency if no response on 16.

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12-06-2014, 02:15 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Channel 12 is probably not one that you would want to communicate on. Here is a list of vhf channels and what they are used for. http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/vhf.htm In normal circumstances (provided there is no emergency) you would want to used a non-commercial channel. Most guys use something between 68-72 for normal communications. Hope that helps. Also be advised channel 16 is the emergency channel that would summon coast guard, as channel 9 would be another option in case of emergency if no response on 16.