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Marine radio

Which channel is used for VHF DSC digital signalling?

Short answer

Channel 70

Channel 70 carries VHF DSC data. The appropriate voice message follows on Channel 16 or an accepted working channel.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom marine vhf and internationally harmonised procedure; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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Which channel is used for VHF DSC digital signalling?