2.9.2.1 STANDARD MARINE DISTRESS SIGNALS (ANYTIME)
MARINE RADIO
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2182 KHz (MF)
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Channel 16, 156.8 MHz (VHF)
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DSC alert, channel 70 (only for DSC-type radios and where the service is offered)
*Can also call 911 at any time if a cell phone is available
SOUND SIGNALS
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Continuous sound with any foghorn, bell or whistle
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Gun or other explosive signal fired at 1-minute intervals
FLARES
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Type A: Parachute flare
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Type B: Multi-star flare
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Type C: Handheld flare
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Type D: Orange smoke flare
EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON (EPIRB)
FLASHLIGHT
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Flash S.O.S. signal (short-short-short long-long-long short-short-short).
