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]