The CG VHF-FM radios will automatically monitor Channel which?

The CG VHF-FM radios will automatically monitor Channel which?

• A. 9
• B. 16
• C. 22
• D. 68

Answer: (B)

Channel 16 is the designated distress, safety, and calling channel in the VHF maritime band. The Coast Guard radios are set to automatically monitor Channel 16 so you won’t miss emergency calls or hails from other vessels or shore stations, even if you’re listening on a different channel. This keeps you reachable for safety communications at all times. When you need to talk, you typically establish contact on Channel 16 and then move to a working channel for the actual conversation. Channel 16 operates at 156.8 MHz and remains the universal awaiting-call channel for distress and initial contact.

Channel 16 is the designated distress, safety, and calling channel in the VHF maritime band. The Coast Guard radios are set to automatically monitor Channel 16 so you won’t miss emergency calls or hails from other vessels or shore stations, even if you’re listening on a different channel. This keeps you reachable for safety communications at all times. When you need to talk, you typically establish contact on Channel 16 and then move to a working channel for the actual conversation. Channel 16 operates at 156.8 MHz and remains the universal awaiting-call channel for distress and initial contact.