The frequencies we monitor are channels VHF 06, 16, 67, 81 and 82
The VMR radio base operates a dedicated listening watch each weekend between 7 am and 5pm. Additionally VMR Whitsunday operates in co-operation with VMR Mackay and Whitsunday VTS (Vessel Tracking Services) to monitor a 24/7 emergency listening watch on channels 16 and 67.
Please note this watch is for emergency calls only – non emergency calls are generally not responded to out of operational hours.
VMR Whitsunday does not monitor HF frequencies.
Other VHF radio frequencies used in the Whitsunday region include:
- 09 Coral Sea Marina
- 12 Daydream Island
- 14 Port of Airlie Marina (also 74)
- 68 Hamilton Island Resort
- 81 VMR (Whitsunday Island) – use if you are South of Hook Island
- 82 VMR (Hayman Island) – use if you are North of Hook Island