1. The Coast Guard Monitors channel 16
  2. Channels 1-3 provide marine weather information
  3. Calling for Help :  Securite (Safety Signal) ; Pan Pan (Urgent Information) ; MayDay (Distress Signal)
  4. A DSC enabled VHF needs an MMSI number and GPS connection
  5. False Distress Calls are a Federal Offense

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