To signal an SOS using a flashlight, point it towards your target and flash it thrice in quick succession, followed by three longer flashes and three more quick flashes. The target will understand this Morse code and come to your rescue.
How do you signal SOS in Morse code?
In the language of Morse code, the letter “S” is three short dots and the letter “O” is three longer dashes. Put them together and you have S.O.S.
How do you make a distress signal?
Making a Distress Call
- Locate the DISTRESS button.
- Lift the cover.
- Press and hold the button until the radio “beeps”. ...
- Select the nature of your call (if your radio allows you to make this selection).
- Say loud and clearly “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. ...
- Repeat three times. ...
- Repeat Mayday and your boat's name once again.
