Monday, August 03, 2015

Worldwide Emergency Communications Frequencies

When there is a SAR (Search and Rescue) or emergency, there are dedicated frequencies worldwide that should be watched closely for activity. Here is our list to watch.

2182.0 kHz—International distress standard voice

2187.5 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

3023.0 kHz—Search and rescue

4125.0 kHz—Distress and safety

4207.5 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

4209.5 kHz—NAVTEX (safety)

5680.0 kHz—Search and rescue

6215.0 kHz—Search and rescue

6312.0 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

8291.0 kHz—Distress and safety

8414.5 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

12290.0 kHz—Distress and safety

12577.0 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

16420.0 kHz—Distress and safety

16804.5 kHz—International distress digital selective calling

121.500 MHz—Aeronautical distress (Civilian Aero Band)

123.100 MHz—Aeronautical search and rescue (Civilian Aero Band)

156.525 MHz—International distress digital selective calling (Marine Band)

156.800 MHz—International hailing and distress (Marine Band)

157.100 MHz—United States (US) maritime working frequency (Marine Band)

243.000 MHz—US/North Atlantic Treaty Organization military aeronautical distress (Military Aero Band)

406.000 MHz—International emergency distress beacon

9200–9500 MHz—Search and rescue transponders