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Which radio call signals a very urgent safety message that is less serious than a MAYDAY?

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  1. PAN PAN
  2. SECURITE
  3. ROGER

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References

  1. 47 CFR 80.327 Urgency signals and messages www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-80/subpart-G/section-80.327 Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. 47 CFR 80.327 Urgency signals and messages www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-80/subpart-G/section-80.327 Checked 2026-10-08.
  3. 47 CFR 80.329 Safety signals and messages www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-80/subpart-G/section-80.329 Checked 2026-10-08.

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