2182 K Hz - Related Distress Frequencies

Related Distress Frequencies

2182 kHz forms an essential part of the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS). It has an associated DSC frequency at 2187.5 kHz. Other international distress frequencies, in use as of 2008, include:

  • 121.5 MHz - civil aircraft emergency frequency
  • 243 MHz - military aircraft emergency frequency
  • 156.8 MHz - Marine VHF radio channel 16, short range maritime use
  • 406 MHz / 406.1 MHz - Cospas-Sarsat international satellite-based search and rescue (SAR) distress alert detection and information distribution system

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