This list created by Lionel Botting, Ripple Rock Squadron, Ham c/s VE0MWD, Campbell River, B.C. is presented for information only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we can not guarantee or warrant that the information is complete or current, and assume no liability for errors or omissions, or for any loss, injury or damages incurred from its use. (March 22, 2007)
| Channel Designation | Frequency Mhz Ship TX Ship RX | Nature of service and primary user |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRESS, SAFETY & CALLING | ||
| 16 | 156.80 156.800 | Intership/Shipshore Distress & Calling |
| DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING - DISTRESS, SAFETY & CALLING | ||
| 70 | 156.525 156.525 | Intership / Shipshore - no voice communications |
| INTERSHIP | ||
| 6 | 156.300 156.300 | Intership Only |
| COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS | ||
| 7A | 156.350 156.350 | Intership/Shipshore - Towboat Industry |
| 8 | 156.400 156.400 | Intership Only |
| 9 | 156.450 156.450 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 10 | 156.500 156.500 | Intership/Shipshore - Towboat Industry |
| 18A | 156.900 156.900 | Intership/Shipshore - Towboat Industry |
| 19A | 156.950 156.950 | Intership/Shipshore - Pacific Pilotage and Fisheries & Oceans |
| 63A | 156.175 156.175 | Intership/Shipshore - Towboat Industry |
| 66A | 156.325 156.325 | Intership/Shipshore - Marinas |
| 67 | 156.375 156.375 | Intership/Shipshore - Fish Farms |
| 73 | 156.675 156.675 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 78A | 156.925 156.925 | Intership/Shipshore - Fishing Industry |
| 79A | 156.975 156.975 | Intership/Shipshore - Fishing Industry |
| 80A | 157.025 157.025 | Intership/Shipshore - Whalewatch Industry |
| 65A | 156.275 156.275 | Intership/Shipshore - Towboat Industry |
| 88A | 157.425 157.425 | Intership Only |
| NON-COMMERCIAL - PLEASURE CRAFT | ||
| 9 | 156.450 156.450 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 66A | 156.325 156.325 | Intership/Shipshore - Marinas |
| 67 | 156.375 156.375 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 68 | 156.425 156.425 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 69 | 156.475 156.475 | Intership/Shipshore - A.E.S. Marep |
| 72 | 156.625 156.625 | Intership Only |
| 73 | 156.675 156.675 | Intership/Shipshore |
| 87A | 157.375 157.375 | Intership Only |
| CANADIAN COAST GUARD (GENERAL) | ||
| 22A | 157.100 157.100 | Intership/Shipshore -communications with Coast Guard Stations |
| 83A (preferred) | 157.175 157.175 | Intership/Shipshore -Communications with Coast Guard Stations |
| 87B | 161.975 | Automated Identification System (AIS) |
| 88B | 162.025 | Automated Identification System (AIS) |
| NAVIGATION - VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT | ||
| 11 | 156.550 156.550 | Ship Movement - Victoria to Ballenas & Cape Caution to Rupert |
| 12 | 156.600 156.600 | Ship Movement - Vancouver Harbour |
| 13 | 156.650 156.650 | Ship Movement - Bridge to Bridge - not used in Canada |
| 14 | 156.700 156.700 | Ship Movement - Bridge to Bridge - not used in Canada |
| 71 | 156.575 156.575 | Ship Movement - Ballenas / Merry Island - Comox Traffic |
| 74 | 156.725 156.725 | Ship Movement - Fraser River & Tofino Traffic |
| 05A | 156.250 156.250 | Ship Movement - Whitbey Island / Seattle / Juan de Fuca Strait |
| WEATHER BROADCAST SERVICE | ||
| 21B Receive Only | 161.650 | DOT Marine Weather Bcst. |
| WX1 Receive Only | 162.550 | DOT Marine Weather Bcst. |
| WX2 Receive Only | 162.400 | Dept of Environment Weather Bcst. |
| WX3 Receive Only | 162.475 | US Govt Weather Service |
| WX4 Receive Only | 162.425 | US Govt Weather Service |
| PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE | ||
| 01 | 156.050 160.650 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 02 | 156.100 160.700 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 03 | 156.150 160.750 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 23 | 157.150 161.750 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 24 | 157.200 161.800 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 25 | 157.250 161.850 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 26 | 157.300 161.900 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 27 | 157.350 161.950 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 28 | 157.400 162.000 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 60 | 156.025 160.625 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 64 | 156.225 160.825 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 84 | 157.225 161.825 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 85 | 157.275 161.875 | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| 86 | 157.325 161.925 S | Shipshore - Marine Telephone Service |
| THE FOLLOWING ARE RESTRICTED CHANNELS FOR SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED STATIONS ONLY: | ||
| Channel Designation | Frequency Mhz Ship TX Ship RX | Nature of service and primary user |
| CANADIAN COAST GUARD (CCG) | ||
| 04A | 156.200 156.200 | Intership/Shipshore - CCG SAR Only |
| 61A | 156.075 156.075 | Intership/Shipshore - CCG Stations Only |
| 62A | 156.125 156.125 | Intership/Shipshore - CCG Stations Only |
| 81A | 157.075 157.075 | Intership Only - CCG Anti Pollution |
| 82A | 157.125 157.125 | Intership/Shipshore - CCG Stations Only |
| 83 | 157.175 161.775 | Intership/Shipshore - CCG Stations Only |
| 21A | 157.050 157.050 | Intership /Shipshore - CCG Stations Only |
| PORT OPERATIONS - PACIFIC PILOTAGE AUTHORITY | ||
| 15A | 156.750 156.750 | Intership/Shipshore-Vessel Docking/Manoeuvres (low power only) |
| 17 | 156.850 156.850 | Intership/Shipshore-Vessel Docking/Manoeuvres (low power only) |
| 77 | 156.875 156.875 | Intership Only-Vessel Docking / Manoeuveres (Pilotage) |
| 20 | 157.000 161.600 | Shipshore Only-where authorized (Port operations (low power only) |
| 75 | 156.775 156.775 | Intership/Shipshore - Port operations (1 watt low power only) |
| 76 | 156.825 156.825 | Intership/Shipshore - Port operations (1 watt low power only) |
| TOWBOATS | ||
| 65A | 156.275 156.275 | Authorized stations only |