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Which marine radio frequency is used for distress calls?

  1. 101.1 MHz (FM)

  2. 2182 kHz (MF) or channel 16, 156.8 MHz (VHF)

  3. 95.8 MHz (FM)

  4. Channel 9, 100.2 MHz (VHF)

The correct answer is: 2182 kHz (MF) or channel 16, 156.8 MHz (VHF)

Marine distress calls are crucial in requesting immediate assistance in emergency situations. While option A, 101.1 MHz (FM) is a possible radio frequency used in marine communications, it is typically reserved for AM/FM radio entertainment and news broadcasts, making it unsuitable for distress calls. Option C, 95.8 MHz (FM), is also used for civilian broadcasting, but it is primarily used in the aviation industry, not for marine distress calls. Similarly, option D, channel 9, 100.2 MHz (VHF), is used for inter-ship and ship-to-shore communication, but it is not dedicated solely to emergency situations like distress calls. Thus, option B, 2182 kHz (MF) or channel 16, 156.8 MHz (VHF), is the correct answer as it is internationally recognized as the standard distress frequency for marine radio

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