How to Send a Rescue Signal by Semaphore

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    The semaphore flag-signaling system is an alphabet-based system that requires waving a pair of hand-held flags in particular patterns. Here's how you send a rescue signal using the flags.
    Step 1: Get the receiver's attention
    Get the attention of the person you wish to send the signal to by waving both of your flags repeatedly overhead in a scissor-like motion.
    Step 2: Wait for acknowledgment
    Wait for the receiving party to send the semaphore letter K with their flags. This is the signal to proceed.
    Tip
    There are unique flag positions for each letter of the alphabet.
    Step 3: Transmit N-C
    Transmit the letters N-C using your semaphore flags. Move directly from the N position to the C position without stopping.
    Tip
    In the International Code of Signals the letters N-C stand for "I am in distress and require immediate assistance."
    Step 4: Bring your flags down
    Bring your flags down in front of you with the flag staffs crossing each other after you have finished.
    Step 5: Wait for acknowledgment
    Wait for the receiver to send the letter C, acknowledging your distress call. If your message was not received, they will send the letters I-M-I. If this happens, resend your message.
    Did You Know?
    The International Code of Signals was drafted in 1855 by the British Board of Trade.

Комментарии • 35

  • @thisguyisbarry
    @thisguyisbarry 13 лет назад +36

    because when you're lost, you always have flags

    • @mr.pavone9719
      @mr.pavone9719 3 года назад +3

      but if you're a good hiker you'll have grocery bags for trash.

  • @alexcanatri5082
    @alexcanatri5082 3 года назад +6

    I keep semaphore flags when I go hiking or in the car for emergencies. I know the signals but honestly just waving them around, people know you need help lol

  • @xconny0707x
    @xconny0707x 13 лет назад +10

    because when someone is near enough to see you, flags are required to show you're in need.

    • @mr.pavone9719
      @mr.pavone9719 3 года назад

      So how are you going to send a signal to a search airplane?

  • @pierregabory8772
    @pierregabory8772 4 года назад +4

    Two dwights in a field

  • @twinsofsparda
    @twinsofsparda 13 лет назад +7

    im pretty sure they will know your in need after they see those flags right?

    • @Casteray
      @Casteray 3 года назад +2

      Prolly not

  • @snoopyloopy
    @snoopyloopy 13 лет назад +4

    because random people who might help you carry flags just for this purpose

  • @THEPANTSWEREDEAD
    @THEPANTSWEREDEAD 13 лет назад +15

    The letter K? Damn, even Semaphore flagsters are too lazy to type out "Ok".

  • @videografx
    @videografx 5 лет назад +1

    too many words, not enough flag. all the words are covering the flags, can't see the signal positions

  • @johnmork59
    @johnmork59 4 года назад +1

    really handy thanks from Poland where semaphore is so common ;-0

  • @particlephysics_lee
    @particlephysics_lee 3 года назад

    why the "I" is actually different from place to place (same as "O" and "W")

  • @MrMapleFreaks
    @MrMapleFreaks 13 лет назад +2

    Flirt

    • @Casteray
      @Casteray 3 года назад +1

      Haha. The emergency is flirting.

  • @KCFreitag
    @KCFreitag 11 лет назад +10

    This is badly researched, and is a disservice and irresponsible to represent as authoritative.

  • @michaelarrowood4315
    @michaelarrowood4315 Год назад

    Honestly, that video was so hurried and garbled, I still have no idea how to send an N-C code... and I watched the thing three times. Fail.

  • @skipperbonus
    @skipperbonus 12 лет назад +1

    first thing you'll need.... semaphorewha what?

  • @zorb2000
    @zorb2000 11 лет назад +4

    Am I being a Nazi if I point out on land they should be blue and white flags, not red and yellow??

    • @particlephysics_lee
      @particlephysics_lee 3 года назад

      red and yellow can use in both,howerver to be like a pro use the blue and white

    • @Casteray
      @Casteray 3 года назад

      I guess

  • @austina1240
    @austina1240 5 лет назад

    A real semaphore flag is white and red and is made of silk or paper that is strong

  • @mr.pavone9719
    @mr.pavone9719 3 года назад +1

    These guys have really sloppy signals.

  • @icanfeel4360
    @icanfeel4360 2 года назад

    احس هذه ابطء عمليه لإرسال رسائل

  • @thomastom888
    @thomastom888 6 лет назад

    Use my mobile I think

  • @user-pe9nz3bk6j
    @user-pe9nz3bk6j 3 года назад

    WaW

  • @JazyGirl26
    @JazyGirl26 13 лет назад

    @Bazo123456 oh come on seriously? wave a sweatshirt or something..

  • @____darissa
    @____darissa 8 лет назад +2

    hahahhaha thats not even a real semaphore flag hahaha
    yeah i have one pair at home and were teached to do this
    this is in pramuka btw i know probably you guys dont even know whats pramuka

  • @jrmorrisjr1471
    @jrmorrisjr1471 5 лет назад

    Today, I learn gorillas can wave flags...