International Distress Signals Flashcards
1
Q
1
A
The word spoken “MAYDAY” sent by radiotelephony
2
Q
2
A
Wave outstretched arms slowly up and down
3
Q
3
A
Red Parachute or Hand Flare
4
Q
4
A
Orange Smoke
5
Q
5
A
Morse SOS by radio or any other signalling method
6
Q
6
A
Gun or noise at 1 minute intervals
7
Q
7
A
Continuous sound with fog signal
8
Q
8
A
Flames or smoke
9
Q
9
A
Rockets or shells throwing red stars at short intervals
10
Q
10
A
Code Flags ‘N’ and ‘C’
11
Q
13
A
A Square Shape above or below a Ball Shape
12
Q
14
A
EPIRB
Emergency
Position
Indicating
Radio
Beacon
13
Q
13
A
SART
Radar Transponder
14
Q
14
A
Radiotelegraph Alarm Signal/DSC
15
Q
15
A
Radiotelephone Alarm Signal/DSC
