How can a LES/RCC (Rescue Coordination Centre) determine if an Inmarsat-C Distress Alert is a TEST transmission?
A flag in the message is set to identify the transmission as a test alert.
The validity of each Distress alert must be manually verified by LES/RCC personnel.
A Distress acknowledgement is sent from the LES/RCC to the originating station.
LES/RCC personnel cannot distinguish between valid and TEST transmissions.
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