What action should you take after sending a...

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What action should you take after sending a false or mistaken Distress alert on MF?

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What action should you take after sending a false or mistaken Distress alert on MF?

🔍 Key Concepts

• MF distress and safety frequencies and how they differ (DSC vs voice) • Procedures for cancelling a false distress alert under GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) • Which frequency is used for voice distress traffic in the MF band

💭 Think About

• First decide: was the mistaken alert sent by DSC or voice, and on what type of frequency? • Ask yourself: once a false distress goes out, what is the priority—silence, repeat alerts, or informing others that the alert was in error? • Consider: in MF, which specific frequency is traditionally used for voice MAYDAY traffic, not for DSC calling?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify the standard MF DSC distress frequency and the standard MF voice distress frequency (they are different). • Verify which action actually cancels and clarifies a false distress alert, rather than spreading it further. • Make sure the option you choose uses the correct MF voice distress frequency, not a DSC-only frequency.