U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 80.869 - Test of radiotelephone station.

Unless the normal use of the required radiotelephone station demonstrates that the equipment is operating, a test communication on a required or working frequency must be made each day the ship is navigated. When this test is performed by a person other than the master and the equipment is found to be defective the master must be promptly notified.