Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following

• A. Channel 70 watch only
• B. Weather channel watch
• C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch
• D. Alarm channel watch

Answer: (C)

The requirement tested is the need to continuously monitor the primary distress, safety, and calling channel. For compulsory radiotelephone stations, staying tuned to VHF channel 16 is essential because that channel is designated for distress, safety, and calling signals. If a distress situation or a hailing call comes in, immediate reception is critical, so regulatory rules require a continuous watch on channel 16.

Other channels serve different purposes but are not the mandated continuous watch for all compulsory radiotelephone stations. The weather channel isn’t universally required to be watched, and channel 70 is reserved for DSC calling rather than routine radiotelephone communication, while an alarm channel watch isn’t a standard requirement.