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47 CFR 80.304: Watch requirement during silence periods.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 47—Telecommunication
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
- SUBCHAPTER D—SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES
- PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES
- Subpart G—Safety Watch Requirements and Procedures
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.
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