Channel 68

Rich · 04-11-2016, 07:30 PM

How did we go from 'VHF Is dead on the lake' to "there is so much chatter on CH16 it will disturb the peace and quiet on the lake"??

Just in case anyone is wondering, we don't have that much 'chatter' on CH16 on the lake. I always have my radio on CH16 when I'm on the water, and it's mostly silent, but it is used and monitored.

Let me tell you, if you have a problem and call for help, and get an answer, you will be happy that there are people monitoring CH16.

pjard · 04-11-2016, 07:41 PM

OK...so back to the question at the start of this thread, who is it on 68? I thought all the fishing stuff was on 12.

NoBozo · 04-13-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

OK...so back to the question at the start of this thread, who is it on 68? I thought all the fishing stuff was on 12.

Who's On First:

I feel your pain. No one has answered your question. I WILL: ANYONE can use 68. When you want to contact somebody....You Hail them on 16. Your party will respond....and recommend an alternate channel...by mutual consent, which might be 68.

Ch 16 is a hailing frequency ONLY. Having a conversation on 16 is NOT condoned. You Hail your party..make contact..then switch over to an alternate frequency....Like 68..or maybe 72..to have your conversation. Your choice.

NB

Kamper · 04-14-2016, 10:14 AM

The law I referenced above is called "The Jones Act." This is the statute that defines Federal authority in US waters.

Even though USCG & SOLAS rules may not apply where you are boating many of them are good common sense.

FCC and other agencies have rules that still apply almost everywhere.

Rich · 04-14-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

OK...so back to the question at the start of this thread, who is it on 68? I thought all the fishing stuff was on 12.

Who's on 68?

Only me and all my friends...

I bought it, so only my friends from the Winni Forum will have a place to talk when on the lake and away from an internet connection.

04-11-2016, 07:30 PM	#1
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 346 Times in 236 Posts	How did we go from 'VHF Is dead on the lake' to "there is so much chatter on CH16 it will disturb the peace and quiet on the lake"?? Just in case anyone is wondering, we don't have that much 'chatter' on CH16 on the lake. I always have my radio on CH16 when I'm on the water, and it's mostly silent, but it is used and monitored. Let me tell you, if you have a problem and call for help, and get an answer, you will be happy that there are people monitoring CH16. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

04-11-2016, 07:41 PM	#2
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 645 Thanks: 515 Thanked 195 Times in 102 Posts	OK...so back to the question at the start of this thread, who is it on 68? I thought all the fishing stuff was on 12.

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04-14-2016, 10:14 AM	#4
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,312 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	The law I referenced above is called "The Jones Act." This is the statute that defines Federal authority in US waters. Even though USCG & SOLAS rules may not apply where you are boating many of them are good common sense. FCC and other agencies have rules that still apply almost everywhere.