The national distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 16
VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is established globally by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and USCG regulations as the primary national and international distress, safety, and calling frequency for maritime VHF radio telephony.
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