Channel 68

[jeffk]

Originally Posted by V ger

From the USCG Navigation Center, Radio Watch Keeping Regulations

"In general any vessel equipped with a VHF marine radiotelephone (whether voluntary or required to) must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) when ever the radiotelephone is not being used to communicate."

NH claims to enforce USCG regulations although it does so in a rather spotty manner with the most bizarre interpretations and definitions.

Does this mean that if I have a VHF set I am required to have it on and tuned to channel 16 whenever I am on the water and not otherwise using the VHF in active communication? No peace and quiet on a ride, must listen to background chatter?