§  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 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]