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Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Distress frequencies and channels currently designated for radiotelephone use (VHF vs MF) • Historical vs current use of 2182 kHz and how GMDSS changed watchkeeping requirements • Standard format and content of a radiotelephone distress transmission

💭 Think About

• Look at each option and ask: does this reflect an internationally recognized current practice, or an older/obsolete practice? • Compare how distress is handled on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) versus on MF 2182 kHz – are both still treated the same way in modern regulations? • Think about whether adding long dashes after a distress call would help or interfere with other traffic on a busy distress frequency.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which frequencies and channels are officially designated today for radiotelephone distress (consult current ITU/Navigation Rules/GMDSS guidance). • Check whether continuous or prolonged tones/dashes on a distress frequency are recommended or discouraged in modern procedures. • Confirm if 2182 kHz is still required as the primary starting point for voice distress calls on all vessels, or if that depends on equipment/sea area.

Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

If no answer is received on the designated distress frequencies, repeat the distress call on any frequency available.

Distress messages should first be transmitted on 2182 kHz.

It is advisable to follow a distress message on 2182 kHz by two dashes of 10 to 15 seconds duration.

Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) may be used for distress messages.

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c3b0

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c3b0

Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

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Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?