vhf channel questions

[Bob Thomas]

Howdy Gang,

Just returned from a weeks worth of fishing with Uncle Matt and his Boat. Let's save the horrible fishing reports for later, though

I have a couple a questions:

We were using his boat and trying to hail #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& and a few others on Matts VHF. Can someone explain the channels to me? We had a little "Cheat Sheet" but it really did not go into detail.

Do we hail on 16 and then switch to another channel to talk? Which channels are for what use? I understand that 13 is for the Canal traffic but what others should we have and use for emergencies, talk around, fishing info etc?

Thanks

Bob Thomas "Newbie First Mate" aboard the "Scotch and Water"

[missing link]

Originally posted by Bob Thomas


Do we hail on 16 and then switch to another channel to talk?

yes, we hail on 16 and goto 68 or 71 ect ect.

Originally posted by Bob Thomas


but what others should we have and use for emergencies

allways use 16, towboat us and sea tow and the coastgard monitor at all times

[Uncle Matt]

In fact Missing Link, you were one of the ones we were trying to raise. It was last Saturday, a week ago, in the fog. I heard you calling #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&. We tried calling you but no luck. My boats name is "Scotch-N-Water." On well maybe next time. Did you get out today ML?

I'm home from vacation now with bronchitis and I'm frigging miserable. I want to get out tomorrow but it's not looking good seeing I can barely breath. This both sucks and blows!

[missing link]

no dident get out today, mom and dad are in RI.. we will be going out monday eather in b-bay or plymouth... we will call for you when where out there.

pretty foggy out there huh? we only made it out to the ledge i had to work so we fished for a little while than we head in.

Tight Lines
see ya out there
Jr Link

[UserRemoved1]

I usually dual watch on 16 and 68, but have been known to turn the volume down when I get into fish and don't wanna listen...which happens alot

[Moose Nuckle]

Bob,
If for some reason your on a boat in the Boston area use ch. 69. Most people stay on 69.

[macojoe]

Can you hear me now??

[wjm]

If you're in the boston area the CC gets pissed if you hail on 16.
They want you to use 9.