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Communication and distressQuestion 377 of 566

Your VHF radio has DSC. What is one way to send a digital distress call?

  1. Say Mayday on channel 70
  2. Dial *16 on the radio
  3. Send a text to the Coast Guard
  4. Press the DSC distress button
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Correct answer: Press the DSC distress button

On a DSC radio, you press the button to send a digital distress call.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), How to make a Mayday call on your VHF radio, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026