47 C.F.R. § 80.304

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 80.304 - Watch requirement during silence periods

Each ship station operating on telephony on frequencies in the band 1605-3500 kHz must maintain a watch on the frequency 2182 kHz. This watch must be maintained at least twice each hour for 3 minutes commencing at x h.00 and x h.30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) using either a loudspeaker or headphone. Except for distress, urgency or safety messages, ship stations must not transmit during the silence periods on 2182 kHz.

47 C.F.R. §80.304

69 FR 64673 , Nov. 8, 2004