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the instructions for different types of medical devices

This throwback come from the 1980 printing of the Ninth Edition Boy Scouts Handbook. Some of these may seem somewhat outdated… but remember that the battery on your phone or GPS devise will not last forever. Knowing these distress signals are a good backup to have.

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a poster with instructions on how to use an airboat and other marine related items

Infographic of 10 standard marine distress signals used in the maritime environment. Distress signals pictured include, visual, sound, day and night means of communicating distress. Infographic courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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a boat floating on top of a body of water with the words sos above it

Ever thought 'SOS' stood for 'save our ship' or 'save our souls'? Turns out it doesn't🧐 When SOS was established as a distress signal in 1906, it wasn't an abbreviation at all. In Morse code, it's represented as '... --- ...', chosen because it's simple and unmistakable, even in poor transmission conditions. Over time, phrases like 'save our ship' were attached to it to make it more memorable, but originally, those letters were selected purely for their clarity in Morse code🤯

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an orange blow dryer with the words sos on it

About this item Flashes US Coast Guard spec SOS signal in red-orange/cyan and infrared for up to 6 hours, many times longer than US Coast Guard requirements; batteries included and installed No more flares - Family safe and easy to use, the C-1002 is a complete compliance kit that fulfills USCG Night, Day, and Audible distress signal requirements (46 CFR 175.130) RTCM Approved to meet the latest two-color (red-orange/cyan) SOS flash standard (RTCM 13200.0) - more effective against shoreline…

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This Day In History - Oct 3 - 1906 -"SOS" is adopted as the universal distress signal in Morse Code by the First Conference of Wireless Telegraphy.⠀ ⠀ ---⠀ #thisdayinhistory #todayinhistory #tdih #history #telegraph #morsecode #morse #sos #emergency #distress #signal #telegrapy #wireless #saveoursouls #conflictinginformationbutitseemstocheckout #365project #illustration #adobe #vector #onthisday

This Day In History - Oct 3 - 1906 -"SOS" is adopted as the universal distress signal in Morse Code by the First Conference of Wireless Telegraphy.⠀ ⠀ ---⠀ #thisdayinhistory #todayinhistory #tdih #history #telegraph #morsecode #morse #sos #emergency #distress #signal #telegrapy #wireless #saveoursouls #conflictinginformationbutitseemstocheckout #365project #illustration #adobe #vector #onthisday

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two people sitting at a table working on an old typewriter

Flirting with Morse code adds mystique to communication. Each dot and dash holds potential for playful banter. Craft messages with finesse and clarity to express affection, avoiding confusion with distress signals. Embrace creativity for delightful, nostalgic romance across barriers.... http://how-does-one.com/2024/07/10/how-does-one-flirt-using-morse-code-without-getting-mistaken-for-sending-an-sos/

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