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Channel 16
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Channel 16 can mean:
- In Marine VHF radio, Channel 16 VHFChannel 16 VHFChannel 16 VHF is a radio frequency on the marine VHF radio band. It is used for shipping and maritime purposes, to call up ships and shore stations, and as an international distress frequency. After an initial response the call is to be switched to one of the working channels, except in case of...
at 156.8 MHz as the international calling and distress channel.