international distress radio code word, when using voice transmission
SOS is the morse code version
MAYDAY is reconized internationally as an emergency code on any type of radio system, and should be taken seriously.
SOS is the morse code version
MAYDAY is reconized internationally as an emergency code on any type of radio system, and should be taken seriously.
by IrishRepublicanArmy October 28, 2003
Get the Mayday mug.It is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m'aider, meaning "come help me".
It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by mariners and aviators but in some countries local organisations such as police forces, firefighters, and transportation organizations may also use the term. The call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday Mayday Mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions, and to distinguish an actual Mayday call from a message about a Mayday call.
A mayday situation is one in which a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Examples of "grave and imminent danger" in which a mayday call would be appropriate include fire, explosion or sinking.
Civilian aircraft in the UK and Europe are encouraged to use the following format:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY; Name of station addressed; Aircraft callsign; Nature of emergency; Intentions of the pilot; Present position (including Altitude or Flight level); Pilot's qualifications; Any other useful information (number of souls on board.)
It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by mariners and aviators but in some countries local organisations such as police forces, firefighters, and transportation organizations may also use the term. The call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday Mayday Mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions, and to distinguish an actual Mayday call from a message about a Mayday call.
A mayday situation is one in which a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Examples of "grave and imminent danger" in which a mayday call would be appropriate include fire, explosion or sinking.
Civilian aircraft in the UK and Europe are encouraged to use the following format:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY; Name of station addressed; Aircraft callsign; Nature of emergency; Intentions of the pilot; Present position (including Altitude or Flight level); Pilot's qualifications; Any other useful information (number of souls on board.)
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, this is NONSUCH, NONSUCH, NONSUCH. MAYDAY, NONSUCH. Position 54 25 North 016 33 West. My boat is on fire and sinking. I require immediate assistance. Four people on board, are taking a lifeboat. MAYDAY NONSUCH, OVER."
by ralook_blondy November 29, 2011
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The other people are wrong..
Mayday Parade vocals were made up of Derek Sanders and JASON LANCASTER, who left the band in April 2007 after recording A Lesson in Romantics. He is now in the band, Go Radio.
But.. Mayday Parade is still the best band ever!! And they are the sweetest guys you will ever meet.
Mayday Parade vocals were made up of Derek Sanders and JASON LANCASTER, who left the band in April 2007 after recording A Lesson in Romantics. He is now in the band, Go Radio.
But.. Mayday Parade is still the best band ever!! And they are the sweetest guys you will ever meet.
by dani schirmer October 5, 2008
Get the Mayday Parade mug.the most kickass band ever to form around ocala, florida. they play Technologimetalcore, and have the best live show i've ever seen.
by meltdownCAR5 January 30, 2009
Get the Mayday! Cried The Captain mug.A punk/emo band which hails from Tallahassee, Florida. They currently have one full length album to date('A Lesson In Romantics') and one EP ('Tales Told By Dead Friends'). They have a disticnt sound which is created by the two lead vocalists: Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo.
Mayday Parade Are:
Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals
Mayday Parade Are:
Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals
by Katelyn Ross February 3, 2008
Get the Mayday Parade mug.A punk/emo band which hails from Tallahassee, Florida. They currently have one full length album to date('A Lesson In Romantics') and one EP ('Tales Told By Dead Friends'). They have a disticnt sound which is created by the two lead vocalists: Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo.
Mayday Parade Are:
Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals
Mayday Parade Are:
Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals
by Katelyn Valo January 3, 2008
Get the mayday parade mug.IN BRIEF: An act of not being able to help yourself/fight your own battles and having other people to help you/fight your battles for you, especially if you brought the problem on yourself.
Some people may be wondering why anybody would yell "mayday" in the first place when they are in trouble. Here is why: It means "help me."
But to be maydayish, that obviously means you can't fight your own battle/s, especially with you're the one that instigates 'em.
But to be maydayish, that obviously means you can't fight your own battle/s, especially with you're the one that instigates 'em.
by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant June 13, 2010
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