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The document outlines the emergency procedure for using a VHF DSC radio in situations of grave and imminent danger. It instructs users to press the red distress button, transmit a Mayday call with specific information including their name, callsign, MMSI number, position, nature of distress, number of persons on board, and any additional relevant details. The procedure emphasizes the importance of listening for replies on channel 16 and repeating the Mayday call if no response is received.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by filling in your name in the designated field after 'THIS IS'. Repeat your name three times for clarity.
If you know your callsign, enter it in the appropriate section. If not, leave it blank.
Input your MMSI number in the specified field to ensure accurate identification.
Clearly state your position using latitude and longitude or a recognizable landmark.
Indicate the nature of distress by selecting from options like sinking, on fire, or man overboard (MOB).
Specify the number of persons on board to inform rescuers of potential casualties.
Provide any additional relevant information that may assist rescuers, such as plans to move to a liferaft.

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What term is used when using the emergency VHF radio channel to make an emergency distress call?

MAYDAY Call: To issue a MAYDAY call on Channel 16 of your VHF radio: Transmit MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.

What is a DSC distress alert?

An Underutilized Maritime Distress Alerting Option. for search and rescue (SAR) responders and vessels in the area if the transmitting radio is properly configured with an MMSI and GPS input.

How to use DSC VHF?

0:04 2:54 Data the other person knows who you are lets see how that. Works. If I want to contact another boatMoreData the other person knows who you are lets see how that. Works. If I want to contact another boat. I can choose to request an individual call ive already inputed their M MSI.

How to do a distress call?

Issuing a MAYDAY or Pan-Pan Call: How to Issue a Call Transmit MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Say This is (name of boat three times, call letters once). Repeat once more MAYDAY and your boats name. Report your location. Report the nature of your emergency. Report the kind of assistance needed.

How to send DSC distress call?

0:17 2:45 And coast guard stations which includes your exact. Position. You can see in this case. Solo isMoreAnd coast guard stations which includes your exact. Position. You can see in this case. Solo is sinking. And when the alarm is turned off the position will be displayed.

How do you initiate a distress call using a DSC radio?

0:14 2:45 And coast guard stations which includes your exact. Position. You can see in this case. Solo isMoreAnd coast guard stations which includes your exact. Position. You can see in this case. Solo is sinking. And when the alarm is turned off the position will be displayed.

How to use a VHF radio for an emergency?

Transmit in this order: Tune your radio to Channel 16. Distress signal MAYDAY, (spoken three times). The words THIS IS, spoken once. Name of vessel in distress (spoken three times).

How to send a distress signal?

Distress signal MAYDAY, spoken three times. The words THIS IS, spoken once. Name of vessel in distress (spoken three times) and call sign or boat registration number, spoken once. Repeat MAYDAY and name of vessel, spoken once.

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