RADIOTELEPHONE REQUIREMENTS (VHF)
APPLIES TO: -ALL POWER DRIVEN VESSELS 20 METERS (65.6 FEET) OR MORE
IN LENGTH OVERALL OPERATING ON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE
U.S.
-VESSELS OF 100 GROSS TONS OR MORE CARRYING 1 OR MORE
PERSONS FOR HIRE.
-TOWING VESSELS 26 FT OR MORE IN LENGTH.
-DREDGES AND FLOATING PLANTS.
(SEE PAGE 51 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT)
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REQUIREMENTS:
-Monitor VHF Channel 16 (158.800 MHZ).
-Monitor VHF Channel 13 (156.650 MHz).
-Have equipment capable of transmitting and receiving on
VHF Channel 22A (157.100 MHz).
-Individual maintaining the listening watch must be able
to speak English.
-Have the ability to monitor VHF Channel 67 when transiting specified
waters of the Mississippi river.
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STANDARD:
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-The FCC has determined that the "Watch" or "Scan" features of modern
VHF Radios do not meet requirements for monitoring the designated
channels. This means two VHF Radios are required.
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REFERENCES: 33 CFR Part 26, 46 CFR 28.245
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