USCG Exam Practice · Rule 37 — Distress Signals
Under 33 CFR §87.01, which MF frequency is designated for DSC distress alerting?
- A2182 kHz
- B2187.5 kHz✓ correct
- C4125 kHz
- D8291 kHz
Why B is correct
33 CFR §87.01(l)(ii) lists 2187.5 kHz as one of the MF/HF frequencies for DSC distress alerting. 2182 kHz is the traditional MF voice distress frequency but is not listed in §87.01(l) as a DSC frequency.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01
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