Nautical - Radio Navigational Aids
There are DF beacons at the Casquets lighthouse, Guernsey and Alderney airports and the Castle Breakwater lighthouse, whilst Platte Fougere is equipped with Racon.
Weather forecasts from Jersey Radio are broadcast on Channel 25, Channel 82 and 1726 Khz at 0645, 1245, 1845 and 2245 GMT. St Peter Port Radio listens on Channels 16, 20, 62 (link calls only) and 78 with Port Control on Channel 12. Beaucette Marina listens on Channel 16 and Channel M.
St Peter Port Radio provides emergency cover when required and maintains a 24-hours watch on VHF Channel 16. VHF D/F bearings can also be provided on VHF Channels 16 or 67 (after initial call on Channel 16). The aerial position for D/F purposes is 049 26.27'N 002 35.77'W. Normal working frequencies of St Peter Port Radio is VHF Channel 20 (direct calling).
The telephone number of St Peter Port Radio is +44 (0)1481 720085. Port Control's working channel is VHF 12; this channel should be monitored by mariners entering/exiting St Peter Port to be aware of any impending commercial movements and is not to be used for berthing information and general inquiries. Berthing instructions will be given verbally by the Marina staff when meeting yachts on arrival. Channel M (37A) and Channel M2 (80) are manned during normal office hours Monday to Friday, call sign St Peter Port Marina.
For further details please visit the Guernsey Harbours website here.
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