VHF Radio Channel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 12-09-2010, 10:29 AM

What Channel do most use for the VHF channel?

old_rookie · 12-09-2010, 12:23 PM

I usually scan 16, 9 and 72,71 or if I know there is a channel to listen to for a reason, like the SMMT.

Jimmyz123 · 12-09-2010, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the reply. I took my radio down to the bay and was able to pick up the WAX information, but anytime I tried to key the Mic it would not key. So I'm believing that the Mic is bad and is not transmitting a signal. Oh well it was worth a try.

fishinkid2010 · 12-09-2010, 03:58 PM

I leave my VHF on scan for channels 9, 16, 69 (aka the Playboy channel), 71, and 72.

I believe that 22a is what the coast guard uses after a vessel in distress has hailed them on 16... that is an interesting channel to listen to sometimes. While out sailing to the Coronados once, my grandpa and I listened to the whole conversation between CG and a vessel that ended up going down.

huntin4fish · 12-09-2010, 04:05 PM

My first post as im just getting into the sport. Yes, 16 is for hailing and distress ONLY, radio checks should be done on channel 9. 22A is alternate freq for coast guard. For those in the Long Beach area channel 72 is the primary channel for Long Beach pilots so please only "listen" on that channel. I work at vessel traffic service in San Pedro. Our channel for ship traffic is Channel 14.

Just got myself a xfactor and two mini x for my boys. Havent started rigging them up yet but looking forward to getting out there.
Ray , Lakewood CA

StinkyMatt · 12-09-2010, 04:31 PM

Welcome Ray, thanks for the info about radio freq. What is the protocol for radio use? What are the DOs and DONTs? Anyone with some sea experience want to lay this down?

Thanks, Matt

12-09-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	VHF Radio Channel What Channel do most use for the VHF channel?

12-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#4
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I leave my VHF on scan for channels 9, 16, 69 (aka the Playboy channel), 71, and 72. I believe that 22a is what the coast guard uses after a vessel in distress has hailed them on 16... that is an interesting channel to listen to sometimes. While out sailing to the Coronados once, my grandpa and I listened to the whole conversation between CG and a vessel that ended up going down. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

12-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#5
huntin4fish Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 27	Channels My first post as im just getting into the sport. Yes, 16 is for hailing and distress ONLY, radio checks should be done on channel 9. 22A is alternate freq for coast guard. For those in the Long Beach area channel 72 is the primary channel for Long Beach pilots so please only "listen" on that channel. I work at vessel traffic service in San Pedro. Our channel for ship traffic is Channel 14. Just got myself a xfactor and two mini x for my boys. Havent started rigging them up yet but looking forward to getting out there. Ray , Lakewood CA

12-09-2010, 12:23 PM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I usually scan 16, 9 and 72,71 or if I know there is a channel to listen to for a reason, like the SMMT.

12-09-2010, 03:45 PM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Thanks for the reply. I took my radio down to the bay and was able to pick up the WAX information, but anytime I tried to key the Mic it would not key. So I'm believing that the Mic is bad and is not transmitting a signal. Oh well it was worth a try.

12-09-2010, 04:31 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Welcome Ray, thanks for the info about radio freq. What is the protocol for radio use? What are the DOs and DONTs? Anyone with some sea experience want to lay this down? Thanks, Matt