AUXOP ASSOCIATION
NINTH DISTRICT U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
BROADCAST TYPES
| DISTRESS |
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Distress calls are made only in cases where imminent danger exists or loss of life is threatened and assistance is needed. |
| The word used is MAYDAY repeated three times on channel 16 (2182 kHz) preceding the message. |
| URGENCY |
| Urgent calls are made when a message concerns the safety of a ship, aircraft or other vehicle or the safety of a person. |
| The words used are "PAN, PAN," repeated three times on channel 16 (2182 kHz) preceding the message. |
| SAFETY |
| Safety calls are made concerning the safety of navigation or when giving important meteorological warnings. |
| The word used is "SECURITY (pronounced SAY-CUR-EE-TAY) repeated three time on channel 16 (2182 kHz) preceding the message. |
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Updated:
04 September 2008 16:24