Safety Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
What is a safety call?
A
Indicates that the calling station has an important navigational or meteorological warning to transmit
2
Q
Who normally makes a safety call ?
A
Normally Cape Town radio , however you have legal obligation to report dangers to navigation.
3
Q
What does a safety call consist of ?
A
1) DSC safety announcement
2) The R/T safety call on channel 16
3) The R/T safety message on channel 16 or a working channel
4
Q
Safety call format
A
Securite x3 All stations x3 This is Cape Town radio x3 ( or name of station) Call sign MMSI number
5
Q
Safety message
A
Securite x3 All stations x3 This is Cape Town radio x3 Call sign , MMSI number Several containers observed floating two miles north of Robben island Out
