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What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?

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What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Distress traffic has absolute priority on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) • If no reply is received, you should try to reach any station by any other available means • Think about which option actually increases the number of people who might hear your distress

💭 Think About

• Which choice best follows the idea: "If you can’t reach help one way, use another path to reach as many stations as possible"? • Does adjusting your own receiver volume change whether other vessels and shore stations can hear your transmission? • Which option reflects accepted distress procedures under GMDSS and basic VHF practices to use all suitable channels and systems to raise an alarm?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option actually changes the channel or method used to call for help • Check which answers only affect your own equipment locally but not how widely your distress call is broadcast • Eliminate any option that does not increase your chances of being heard by more stations or by any station at all

Question 1 of 27070

What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?

Turn up the volume on the receiver before transmitting again.

Repeat the message using any other channel on which you might attract attention.

Key the microphone several times before transmitting again.

Report the problem to the head electrician.

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cf60

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cf60

What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?

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Question 1 of 27070

What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?