Service· Guna Yala (comarca-wide)· Other Caribbean
San Blas Cruisers VHF & SSB Nets
9° 34.2′ N · 78° 49.2′ W · approximate
The cruising community runs on the radio: VHF 72 is the San Blas and Linton working channel, and SSB nets carry weather, security and local news along the Colombia–Panama coast.
Practical
Coordinate approximate (comarca-wide). VHF 72: San Blas/Linton working channel; most San Blas cruisers stand by on 72 (Noonsite). Portobelo cruisers' net VHF 72 at 9 am. Shelter Bay/Colón cruisers' net on VHF 77 at 7:30 am (marina listing) or 74 per Noonsite's channel list; Cristóbal Signal Station VHF 12/16. SSB: Panama Connection Net 8107 kHz USB at 8:30 am (1:30 pm UTC), alternate 8167; South West Caribbean Net 6209 USB at 8:15 am; Chris Parker weather 8104 USB at 7:30 am. Cell: Digicel works well in the West Lemmons/Chichime and Green Island area; Movil good in the Lemmons/Carti area. Emergencies: Servicio Aeronaval (SAN) dial 108; from a non-Panama phone +507-520-6200.
Best for
Weather, security and local knowledge
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