What channel?

So I got a VHF radio and wasn't sure what channels to use.

Most people use 69 (to include the PB's). If out with a group and we want some privacy, 82 is typically desolate.

Which does the coast guard monitor?

16. I think you're required to scan 16 at all times.

So I got a VHF radio and wasn't sure what channels to use.

I scan 9/16/71. Recreational radio traffic is on 71 (fishing reports, "that's why it's called fishing" wisdom, etc).

Most people use 69 (to include the PB's). If out with a group and we want some privacy, 82 is typically desolate.

82 is no good.  It's "US Government Only".  http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtvhf

-Allen

Most people use 69 (to include the PB's). If out with a group and we want some privacy, 82 is typically desolate.

82 is no good.  It's "US Government Only".  http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtvhf

-Allen

Haha, nice! That explains why nobody's ever there!

revjcp, what VHF radio did you get?

Standard Horizon hx 781