CHANNEL ALLOCATIONS

Review the Marine Radio Channels Allocations Table below.

Notice how the frequencies of channels 60 plus are interspersed between those from 1 to 28. Also note that there is nothing between channels 28 and 60.

Answer the question in the flip box beneath. You also have the option to download the chart.

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Question

Can you work out which channels are simplex and which are duplex (click here for a hint)?

Hint

The simplex channels have the same 'ship' and 'shore' frequency, while the duplex channels have different frequencies.
In Australia the key channels you should be aware of are:

 

Distress

Ch. 16, 67
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Working

  • Commercial Vessels - 6, 8, 72, 74, 78
  • Professional Fishermen - 71, 72, 77
  • Pleasure & Rescue - 72, 73, 77
  • Port Operations - 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 72

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Ch. 70
  • not for voice calls
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