2182 kHz
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The radio frequency of 2182 kilohertz (kHz) is the international calling and distress frequency for voice maritime communication (radio telephony) on the marine MF bands. It is analogous to Channel 16 on the marine VHF band.
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[edit] Modulation
Transmissions on 2182 kHz should use single-sideband modulation (SSB) (upper sideband only). That said, Amplitude modulation (AM), and some variants in between the two, such as vestigial sideband, are still in use. These are used mainly by vessels with older equipment installed and by some coastal stations in an attempt to ensure compatibility with older and less sophisticated receivers afloat.
[edit] GMDSS
2182 kHz forms an essential part of the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS). It has an associated DSC frequency at 2187.5 kHz.
[edit] Range
Unlike Marine VHF which is limited to about 50 nautical miles range, communications on 2182 kHz and nearby frequencies have a typical range of around 150 nautical miles during the day and 500 (or more) nautical miles at night[1]. At night a well equipped station can achieve intra-continental communication, but this range can be severely limited at summer because of static caused by lightning.
There are many other marine frequencies, including distress and calling frequencies, in the Marine HF bands, up to and including worldwide coverage with the right conditions. In addition to these, satellite technology can provide worldwide communications for vessels at sea too.
[edit] Licencing
In order to operate a marine radio tranceiver on 2182 kHz, the operator must hold a GMDSS Long Range Certificate, which requires success on a wider syllabus than that of the GMDSS Short Range Certificate that is necessary for Marine VHF use. In either case, though, an unqualified operator would not be prosecuted for the use of either rig in a what turns out to be a genuine distress situation.
[edit] See also
- Marine VHF radio
- Mayday (distress signal)
- Pan-pan
- Securite
- Global Maritime Distress Safety System
- 500 kHz
Amateur and hobbyist
Amateur radio • Citizens' band radio • Family Radio Service
General Mobile Radio Service • Multi-Use Radio Service • UHF CB (Australia) • PMR446
Aviation (aeronautical mobile)
Airband • UNICOM
Land-based commercial and government mobile
Business band • Base station • Mobile radio • Radio repeater • Trunked radio system • Walkie talkie
Marine (shipboard)
2182 kHz • Coast radio station • Marine VHF radio • Maritime mobile amateur radio
Signaling / Selective calling
CTCSS • MDC-1200 • Push to talk • Quik Call I • Selcall