What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC Distress alert is received requesting J3E?

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The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the Distress alert was received.

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No action is necessary, as the DSC control unit will automatically switch to the SITOR (NBDP) follow-on communications frequency.

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The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF channel 70.

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The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the SITOR (NBDP) frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the Distress alert was received.

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