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Does the Coast Guard intend to replace Channel 16 communications with Digital Selective Calling?

April 26, 2017channel Coast communications digital guard intend replace selective

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Does the Coast Guard intend to replace Channel 16 communications with Digital Selective Calling?

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The Coast Guard has no plans to replace Channel 16 as the primary method of distress notification. The Coast Guard will monitor Channel 70 (Digital Selective Calling channel) in areas with Rescue 21. If properly registered with a Mobile Maritime Service Identity (MMSI) number and interfaced with the vessel’s GPS, a DSC radio signal transmits vital vessel information, position, and the nature of distress (if entered) at the push of a button.