Sec.  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  Sec. 80.359(b).
   Distress  and  safety NB-DP frequencies are indicated by footnote 2 in
    Sec. 80.361(b).
   Frequency band Emission    Carrier frequency
   1615–3500 kHz  J3E      2182 kHz.
   118–136 MHz    A3E      121.500 MHz.
   156–162 MHz    F3E, PON 156.800 MHz 156.750 MHz.
   243 MHz        A3N      243.000 MHz.

   The maximum transmitter power obtainable may be used.

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