What action should you take after sending a false Distress alert on MF?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz.
Following a false MF distress alert, the operator must broadcast a cancellation via voice on 2182.0 kHz. This is the standard procedure to notify maritime authorities and nearby vessels that the alert was accidental, ensuring that search and rescue operations are not initiated based on erroneous DSC data.
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