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Which VHF marine radio channel is used for distress calls and hailing?

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  1. Channel 9
  2. Channel 16
  3. Channel 22A

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References

  1. US Coast Guard Navigation Center, U.S. VHF Channel Information navcen.uscg.gov/us-vhf-channel-information Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. US Coast Guard Navigation Center, Performing a VHF Marine Radio Check navcen.uscg.gov/performing-vhf-marine-radio-check Checked 2026-10-09.

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