Marine Radios

[tkm127]

What channels should I be monitoring? tia. Is there a channel for people on FNN? How about the party boats? Any and all info welcome.

[sansou]

16 is monitored by USCG and commercial companies and for general announcements and advisories. 68/69/71 if you are going to have a "private" or extended convo. Ch 6 is used in Mexico (at least in Baja Norte), but even that isn't consistant b/c we got taxi and truck drivers on Ch 8 in Puerto Vallarta.

But basically you can hail most on 16 in the states. Commercial traffic is 13 if you can't reach them on 16 and you think a tanker is going to plow you over.

Party boats? I believe most Tx in code groups or secured channels. I've been told that you can actually hear the chatter of a couple of them local LA cattleboats if you have the right basic equipment as they aren't broadcasting "secured" or digital.

[DockRat]

69 70 71 72 fishermen use, 71 or 72 the most.
Those inshore cattle boats use cell phones too and don't spill there guts to the world.
DR

[tkm127]

Thanks for the response. Hope to talk to you guys soon.

[Yellowfin400]

Check your PM folder

[Ricky-Ray]

11 if your looking for a squid boat.