7R-A-47: VHF-DSC Calls: Distress, Urgency and Safety
7R-47G1:
The quickest way to transmit a DSC Distress Alert is:
Press the “Distress Hot Key” as specified by the equipment manufacturer.
Select “Distress” priority from the menu and transmit an “all ships” call.
Transmit a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-16.
None of the above
7R-47G2:
A DSC Urgency priority call is usually set up in the following manner:
They are sent to “all ships” or “all stations”.
They are sent to an individual coast station.
They are sent to an individual ship station.
None of the above
7R-47G3:
A DSC Safety call is usually used under the following conditions:
Navigation Hazard
Man overboard
Distress situation
All of the above
7R-47G4:
To send a Distress Alert use the following procedure:
Use the “Distress Hot Key” in an appropriate manner.
Initiate a menu call to select Ch-16 for voice communications.
Always insert the nature of the distress first.
None of the above
7R-47G5:
DSC Urgency priority calls may be sent using the “Distress Hot Key” under the following circumstances:
Under NO circumstances.
If no additional information is required to be transmitted.
Only if the position information is correct.
None of the above
7R-47G6:
A DSC Safety priority call would be used under the following circumstances:
A lifeboat has been lost over the side in heavy weather and is adrift.
A crew member is missing and presumed lost overboard.
There is a fire in the engine room.
None of the above
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