USCG Exam PracticeRule 37 — Distress Signals
A vessel in distress transmits a DSC distress alert on VHF. On which channel must that alert be transmitted to comply with 33 CFR §87.01?
- A. VHF Channel 16
- B. VHF Channel 22A
- ✓ VHF Channel 70Correct
- D. VHF Channel 6
Why C is correct
33 CFR §87.01(l)(i) specifies that a DSC distress alert is transmitted on VHF Channel 70. Channel 16 is the voice distress and calling frequency, not the DSC channel.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01