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btrayfors · 07-04-2009, 18:08

Bob,

USCG frequencies for HF voice broadcasts are as you posted, except for the 6mHz one...it's 6501, not 6195. These broadcasts eminate from NMN in Chesapeake VA. Pretty close to you, so you'll have best results on the 4 and 6mHz frequencies. All are USB. Note that these are scheduled broadcasts, not continuous ones like on VHF. You have to be listening at the right times. See the full schedule here: USCG HF Voice

Here's the schedule for the SITOR text broadcasts:
USCG HF SITOR
The Boston station, NMF, is your best bet. 6 & 8 mHz would be best. Again, these are scheduled broadcasts (4X per day).

Hope this helps.

Bill

07-04-2009, 18:08	#3
btrayfors Senior Cruiser Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chesapeake Region Boat: 42' Bob Perry sloop, "Born Free" Posts: 1,241	Bob, USCG frequencies for HF voice broadcasts are as you posted, except for the 6mHz one...it's 6501, not 6195. These broadcasts eminate from NMN in Chesapeake VA. Pretty close to you, so you'll have best results on the 4 and 6mHz frequencies. All are USB. Note that these are scheduled broadcasts, not continuous ones like on VHF. You have to be listening at the right times. See the full schedule here: USCG HF Voice Here's the schedule for the SITOR text broadcasts: USCG HF SITOR The Boston station, NMF, is your best bet. 6 & 8 mHz would be best. Again, these are scheduled broadcasts (4X per day). Hope this helps. Bill