13Condition — Automatic Identification System (AIS)

13 Condition – Automatic Identification System (AIS)

A person must not operate a maritime ship station for Automatic Identification System (AIS) purposes otherwise than: (a) on one of the following frequencies: (i) 161.975 MHz (channel AIS 1); (ii) 162.025 MHz (channel AIS 2); and (b) at a transmitter output power not exceeding 12.5 W pY. (2) A person must not operate a maritime ship station for AIS satellite communication (ship-satellite) purposes otherwise than: (a) on one of the following frequencies: (i) 156.775 MHz (channel 75); (ii) 156.825 MHz (channel 76); (b) at a transmitter output power not exceeding 12.5 W pY.

Note: Channels 75 and 76 may also be used for the purpose of navigation-related communications in accordance with Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations. The Radio Regulations are available, free of charge, from the International Telecommunication Union’s website at www.itu.int.