What is the wattage for Channel 13?

Channel 13, also known as the vessel safety channel, operates at 156.650 MHz and has a maximum allowable power output of 1 watt for most recreational vessels. This low wattage is designed to limit interference and promote safe communication between vessels and the coast, as well as between vessels themselves. Using a lower wattage helps ensure that the channel remains clear for emergencies and essential communication without causing disruption to other users in the frequency range.

In general, higher wattages are reserved for different channels or specific situations where greater range is needed, but for Channel 13, the established standard is to keep the output at 1 watt, making it the correct answer in this case.