Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002
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Schedule 5 Ship station Class C non assigned: operating requirements
(sections 6.3 and 6.4)
Note about references to frequencies
A frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in this Schedule applies to the sending of a transmission and the receipt of a transmission, unless the frequency is accompanied by the suffix ‘Tx’ (which refers only to the sending of a transmission) or ‘Rx’ (which refers only to the receipt of a transmission).
Part 1 Commercial operations
| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose(Limitations) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 425 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |
| 102 | 468 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |
| 103 | 480 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |
| 104 | 500 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Calling |
| 105 | 512 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingSupplementary to 500 kHz, and only for calling and replying to a call |
| 106 | 8368.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Calling and survival craft |
| 107 | 4184.0 kHz6276.0 kHz8368.0 kHz12552.0 kHz16736.0 kHz22280.5 kHz25172.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup Common Series 3 |
| 108 | 4184.5 kHz6276.5 kHz8369.0 kHz12553.5 kHz16738.0 kHz22281.0 kHz25172.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup Common Series 4 |
| 109 | 4186.0 kHz6280.0 kHz8370.0 kHz12554.0 kHz16738.5 kHz22284.5 kHz25172.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup IV Series 9 |
| 110 | 4186.5 kHz6280.5 kHz8370.5 kHz12554.5 kHz16738.5 kHz22284.0 kHz25172.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup IV Series 10 |
| 111 | 4191.5 kHz6289.0 kHz8346.0 kHz12426.5 kHz16623.5 kHz22246.5 kHz25166.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 10 Series |
| 112 | 4193.5 kHz6291.5 kHz8348.5 kHz12428.5 kHz16625.5 kHz22248.5 kHz25168.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 14 Series |
| 113 | 4195.5 kHz6293.5 kHz8350.5 kHz12430.5 kHz16627.5 kHz22250.5 kHz25170.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 18 Series |
| 114 | 4197.5 kHz6295.5 kHz8352.5 kHz12432.5 kHz16629.5 kHz22252.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 22 Series |
| 115 | 4198.5 kHz6296.5 kHz8353.5 kHz12433.5 kHz16630.5 kHz22253.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 24 Series |
| 116 | 4201.5 kHz6299.5 kHz8356.5 kHz12436.5 kHz16633.5 kHz22256.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 30 Series |
| 117 | 8358.5 kHz12438.5 kHz16635.5 kHz22258.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 34 Series |
| 118 | 8361.5 kHz12441.5 kHz16638.5 kHz22261.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 40 Series |
| 119 | 8363.5 kHz12443.5 kHz16640.5 kHz22263.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 44 Series |
| 120 | 8371.5 kHz12446.5 kHz16643.5 kHz22266.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 50 Series |
| 112 | 6298.0 kHz(27)8355.0 kHz(27)22277.5 kHz(72)26163.0 kHz(04) | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannels Various |
Part 2 Non-commercial operations
| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 2284 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | Maritime ship station located on a yacht or another pleasure craft | Calling and working |
| 202 | 2524 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | LCMRS | Distress, urgency and safety |
| 203 | 2524 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |
| 204 | 156.300 MHz(06) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |
| 205 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |
| 206 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |
| 207 | 156.675 MHz(73) | 25 watts pY | LCMRSShip station Class B | Calling and working |
| 208 | 156.725 MHz(74) | 25 watts pY | LCMRSShip station Class B | Calling and working |
| 209 | 156.875 MHz(77) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |
Notes to the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002
Note 1
Note: The Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002 (in force under paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Note: > Note: Table of Instruments
| Title | Date of notificationin Gazette or FRLI registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002 | 4 Sept 2002 (see Gazette 2002, No. GN35) | 4 Sept 2002 | |
| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Amendment Determination 2004 (No. 1) | 26 May 2004 (see Gazette 2004, No. GN 21) | 26 May 2004 | — |
| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Amendment Determination 2008 (No. 1) | 6 Jan 2009 (see F2009L00016) | 7 Jan 2009 | — |
Note: > Note: Table of Amendments
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto; border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:405.7pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmendHead" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. = added or inserted</span><span> </span><span>am. = amended</span><span> </span><span>rep. = repealed</span><span> </span><span>rs. = repealed and substituted</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableColHead"><span>Provision affected</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableColHead"><span>How affected</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Part 1</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>S. 1.4</span><span style="width:89.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">................</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>am. 2004 No. 1; 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>Note to s. 1.4 (1)</span><span style="width:46.37pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">........</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>rep. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>Note 1 to s. 14 (1)</span><span style="width:41.36pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">.......</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>Note 2 to s. 14 (1)</span><span style="width:41.36pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">.......</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Part 2</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>S. 2.2</span><span style="width:89.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">................</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>am. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>S. 2.7</span><span style="width:89.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">................</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. 2004 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Part 4</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>S. 4.13</span><span style="width:84.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">...............</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Part 6</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>S. 6.12A</span><span style="width:78.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">..............</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Schedule 1</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>Schedule 1</span><span style="width:68.36pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">............</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>am. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Schedule 3</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>Heading to Schedule 3</span><span style="width:22.33pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">....</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>rs. 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt; margin-bottom:3pt"><span>Schedule 3</span><span style="width:68.36pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">............</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt; margin-bottom:3pt"><span>am. 2004 No. 1; 2008 No. 1</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>