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HF Maritime communications have undergone a radical change over the last several years. Many stations that used to have voice communications have either gone dark or using digital modes, some of which are not readable except to the intended target. Let's take a look at what is out there.

Voice

  • Although most voice communications are gone, there are some stations still on the air. Ships and stations are allocated in fixed frequency ranges, and you can find those ranges listed here.
  • The Canadians have the Radio Aids to Navigation website
  • USCG Voice Marine weather broadcasts can be found here. Click the USCG HF Voice link

Navigational Aids (1700-1800 Khz)

Digital (below the AM broadcast band

  • SITOR-B/NAVTEX


Digital (2-30 Mhz)

  • GMDSS/DSC
  • Weather FAX
    • NOAA publication
    • Fukushima Fisheries
  • PACTOR
    • Sailmail
  • SITOR-A
  • SITOR-B/NAVTEX


Websites