47 C.F.R. § 80.315 Distress calls.
Title 47 - Telecommunication
(a) The radiotelephone distress call consists of: (1) The distress signal MAYDAY spoken three times; (2) The words THIS IS; (3) The call sign (or name, if no call sign assigned) of the mobile station in distress, spoken three times. (b) The procedures for canceling false distress alerts are contained in §80.335. [51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at 68 FR 46968, Aug. 7, 2003]
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES
Subpart G—Safety Watch Requirements and Procedures
Distress, Alarm, Urgency and Safety Procedures
§ 80.315 Distress calls.
