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Communication and distressQuestion 516 of 566

Which VHF channel do you use for a voice distress call?

  1. Channel 9
  2. Channel 70
  3. Channel 16
  4. Channel 6
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Correct answer: Channel 16

Channel 16, 156.8 MHz, is the VHF distress channel.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Distress Signals, page 66

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026