What is the best way to use Iridium to alert an RCC of a Distress and then follow-up with voice SAR communications?

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Using the combo Alert/Voice feature. The terminal will initiate a Distress voice call to the RCC,

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Using the combo Alert/voice feature and then dial the telephone number of the RCC.

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It is necessary to wait until the RCC receives the Alert requesting they initiate a voice call to the vessel.

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First use the Alert feature and then wait for the RCC to call back to the vessel.

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