Cobra Electronics MRHH325VP owner manual VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

VHF Marine Channel Assignments

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Three (3) sets of VHF channels have been established for marine use in the U.S.A., Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on the following pages). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.

The following is a brief outline of the channel assignments in the U.S.A. Channel Map.

Distress, Safety, and Calling

Channel 16

Getting the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety).

Calling

Channel 9

General-purpose (non-emergency) calling by non-commercial vessels. Recreational boaters are urged to use this channel to reduce congestion on Channel 16.

Intership Safety

Channel 6

Ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and rescue messages to Coast Guard ships and aircraft.

Coast Guard Liaison

Channel 22A

To talk to the Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard (non-emergency) after making contact on Channel 16.

Non-Commercial

Channels 68*, 69, 71, 72, 78A, 79A*, 80A*

Working channels for small vessels. Messages must be about needs of the vessel, such as fishing reports, berthing and rendezvous. Use Channel 72 only for ship-to-ship messages.

Commercial

Channels 1A, 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 63A, 67, 72, 79A, 80A, 88A* Working channels for working ships only. Messages must be about business or needs of the ship. Use Channels 8, 67, 72 and 88A only for ship-to-ship messages.

VHF Marine

Channel Assignments

VHF Marine Radio Protocols

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 61, 84, 84A, 85, 85A, 86, 86A, 87, 87A, 88* For calls to marine operators at public coast stations. You can make and receive telephone calls through these stations.

Port Operations

Channels 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*,79, 80, 81, 82

Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.

Navigational

Channels 13, 67

Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.

Maritime Control

Channel 17

For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.

Digital Selective Calling

Channel 70

This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this channel.

Weather

Channels Wx 1 Thru 9

Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.

NOTE

*These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio operator before using them.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Customer Assistance For Assistance in the U.S.A Our Thanks to You Customer AssistanceFor Assistance Outside the U.S.A Backlit LCD Screen Product Features Radio Controls IndicatorsProduct Features Backlit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ScreenEmergency Weather Alert Signal Strength MeterSpeaker/Mic Jack Unlimited Memory Channels Roger Beep Tone SelectableTable of Contents Safety Training Information Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Recommendations for Marine Communication Recommendations for Marine CommunicationFCC Licensing Information VHF Marine Radio Procedures Voice Calling Voice CallingVoice Calling Vessel Corsair is calling the vessel VagabondEmergency Messages and Distress Procedure Emergency Messages Distress ProcedureRadiotelephone Calls Radiotelephone CallsMarine Distress Procedure Marine Emergency SignalsIf You Hear a Distress Call Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Assignments International Distress, Safety and Calling03A Government Only 21A U.S. Government Only Canada Coast Guard Only 20A Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement23A Government Only Digital Selective Calling Voice communications not allowed 64A U.S. Government Only Canada Commercial Fishing81A U.S. Government Only Environmental Protection Operations Noaa Emergency Weather Alert Noaa Weather Channels AlertNoaa Test Alert System Weather Frequency/ChannelAntenna, Wrist Strap Included in this PackageBelt Clip Initial Charge Batteries and ChargerBatteries and Charger Alkaline Batteries Maintaining the Battery ChargeGetting Started Power/Volume/Squelch Controls Power On/Off ControlCommon Radio Functions Getting StartedScan Button Backlight/Key Lock ButtonSetup Mode Programming Setup Mode ProgrammingHigh/Medium/Low H-M-L Power Button To Toggle Between H-M-L Power ModesUSA/International/Canada Channel Maps VibrAlert ModeTo Set Channel Map Operating Area To set VibrAlertRoger Beep Mode Call Tone ModeKey Tone Mode Standby/Receive TransmitStandby/Receive and Transmit Marine Standby and Receive Rx ModeTo Set WX Alert On or Off To Set WX Auto Search Scan On or OffWeather WX Standby Mode Transmit Tx ModeWX Alert Standby Mode To Transmit a MessageAdvanced Operation Channel 16/9 ModeAdvanced Operation Tri-Watch Setup To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels Tri-Watch ModeUsing Tri-Watch Tri-Watch Scan Mode Advanced OperationTo Exit Memory Location Mode Memory Location ModeTo Program Memory Locations To Recall a Stored Memory LocationChannel Scan Mode Product FeaturesMemory Location Scan Mode To Enter Channel ScanMaintenance Maintenance TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Specifications Limited 3-Year Warranty Warranty and Trademark Specifications AcknowledgementFor Products Purchased In The U.S.A For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.AAccessories Product ServiceAccessories
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