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Possible distress signal received on 12290 mhz at 080400Z apr

HYDROPAC 581/05

issued: 2005-04-08 05:15Z
status: cancelled 2005-04-08 09:00Z (archive)
self-cancels: 2005-04-08 09:00Z
authority: RCC ALAMEDA 080440Z APR 05.
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

1. POSSIBLE DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 12290 MHZ
   AT 080400Z APR. ALL VESSELS IN PACIFIC AREA REQUESTED
   TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS
   RCC ALAMEDA, TELEX: 230172343, PHONE: 510 437 3701.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 080900Z APR.

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