Useful Radio Nets & Frequencies for blue-water cruisers
RT Training
Maritime Frequencies and Nets
All Times GMT (UTC) (Z) unless otherwise stated
MARITIME NETS - On Maritime Frequencies
Herb's E Mail address : Hehilgen@aol.com
Link to HERB's WEB SITE
| Time | Area | Frequencies | Chan No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2200Z | Atlantic/Caribbean Weather | 12359 kHz | 12C |
| 1940-2000 | Check IN | 12359 kHz | 12C |
Caribbean SSB Weather Net - Controller Dave
| Time | Area | Frequencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1230-1300 UTC | Comprehensive Weather for Caribbean region | 8104 kHz |
| 1300-1330 UTC | Comprehensive Weather for Caribbean region | 12362 kHz |
Link to CARIBWX.COM
CARIBBEAN HURRICANE WATCH NET
Operational within 72 hours of possible landfall
| Time | Area | Frequencies | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| When Required | Hurricane Net for Caribbean, Gulf Mexico | 14.325MHz | Amateur Net |
Mediterranean Nets
| Time | Area | Frequencies | Chan No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0800-0900 | Local Aegean informal | 4417 kHz | - |
| 0500Z | Greek/Turkey informal | 6224 kHz | 6A |
| 0645Z | Greek/Turkey informal | 12353 kHz | 12A |
- (unless you are a licenced radio amateur - you are not permitted to
transmit -Except in Distress.) These nets are good for listening to
other yachtsmen's positions,weather conditions, experiences etc.