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A – The GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System) radiocommunication safety system has replaced the manual Morse code system on 500 kHz and voice radiotelephony on Channel 16 and 2182 hKz. GMDSS is an automated ship-to shore system that uses satellites and digital technology. Find out more about GMDSS HERE.
