47 C.F.R. § 80.313

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 80.313 - Frequencies for use in distress

The frequencies specified in the bands below are for use by mobile stations in distress. The conventional emission is shown. When a ship station cannot transmit on the designated frequency or the conventional emission, it may use any available frequency or emission. Frequencies for distress and safety calling using digital selective calling techniques are listed in § 80.359(b) . Distress and safety NB-DP frequencies are indicated by footnote 2 in § 80.361(b) .

Frequency band Emission Carrier frequency
1615-3500 kHzJ3E2182 kHz.
118-136 MHzA3E121.500 MHz.
156-162 MHzF3E, PON156.800 MHz 156.750 MHz.
243 MHzA3N243.000 MHz.

The maximum transmitter power obtainable may be used.

47 C.F.R. §80.313

51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986; 51 FR 34984, Oct. 1, 1986; 68 FR 46968, Aug. 7, 2003; 73 FR 4485, Jan. 25, 2008