On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:41:30 -0500, mister b wrote:

On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:39:29 -0400, Ryk wrote:

In my neck of the woods (Eastern Lake Ontario) 16 remains the only
calling channel.

???!? 16 a calling channel in Canada for pleasure boaters? I don't think
so Ryk.



Channel 16 is the _International_ calling and distress channel, usable
by all vessels (except in some areas of the US, apparently).

Channel 16 is a _calling_ channel, not a _working_ channel - you may
use 16 to make an initial call to another vessel or to CG, but once
contact is established, you must switch to an appropriate working
channel.


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