[Chubz]

Is there a way to talk to the lockmaster through your vhs radio from your boat? I would think there was so does anyone know the channel there on?

 

[fishercreekrick]

I would call the dam and ask to talk to the lockmaster.i have talked to the one at greenup from my boat on cellphone.

 

[Carver]

You have to call them on a cell phone to lock through at Pike Island. They do not answer the pull rope any longer.

 

[PapawSmith]

Is there a way to talk to the lockmaster through your vhs radio from your boat? I would think there was so does anyone know the channel there on?

Lockmasters normally monitor channels 13 & 16. 13 is for standard communication and 16 is only for emergency situations.

 

[I Fish]

There is a channel, but I'm not sure, but it might be 13. Here's a list of Lockmaster phone numbers:
http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/NIC2/LDPhoneNumbers.cfm#Ohio

 

[joebertin]

Yes, I haven't done it in a while but I believe I used to hit them on channel 16 to request a lock through. Easier than trying to pull the rope when you're alone in the boat.

 

[Streamhawk]

You can hail them on channel 16. They monitor channel 16.

 

[OHhio]

13. Listen all day from my dock (above RC Byrd). If you want something other than to lock through, they may switch you to 14.