Which channel is used for Coast Guard LE or Regional Working?

Which channel is used for Coast Guard LE or Regional Working?

• A. VHF Channel 81A
• B. VHF Channel 70
• C. VHF Channel 16
• D. VHF Channel 13

Answer: (A)

Coast Guard operations use specific working channels designated for different kinds of coordination. For law enforcement and regional coordination, the channel set aside is 81A. This channel is part of the Coast Guard radio plan and is reserved for LE and Regional Working, providing a clear space to communicate complex operational updates, requests, and direction among units and partner agencies without tying up the primary calling channels. The other options serve different roles: Channel 16 is the primary distress, safety, and hailing channel; Channel 13 is used for ship-to-ship safety communications when maneuvering near each other; Channel 70 is the DSC (digital selective calling) channel used to initiate digital calls rather than ongoing voice work. So 81A is the appropriate choice for Coast Guard LE or Regional Working.

Coast Guard operations use specific working channels designated for different kinds of coordination. For law enforcement and regional coordination, the channel set aside is 81A. This channel is part of the Coast Guard radio plan and is reserved for LE and Regional Working, providing a clear space to communicate complex operational updates, requests, and direction among units and partner agencies without tying up the primary calling channels.

The other options serve different roles: Channel 16 is the primary distress, safety, and hailing channel; Channel 13 is used for ship-to-ship safety communications when maneuvering near each other; Channel 70 is the DSC (digital selective calling) channel used to initiate digital calls rather than ongoing voice work. So 81A is the appropriate choice for Coast Guard LE or Regional Working.