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Hidden : Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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OCTOBER 03 2018 ' s o s SIGNAL ..???? , when..5:30 pm to 7'ish

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The use of the SOS signal was first introduced in Germany as part of a set of national radio regulations, effective 1 April 1905. These regulations introduced three new Morse code sequences, including the SOS distress signal.

In 1906, at the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention in Berlin, an extensive collection of Service Regulations was developed to supplement the main agreement, which was signed on 3 November 1906, becoming effective on 1 July 1908. Article XVI of the regulations adopted Germany's Notzeichen(distress signal) as the international standard, reading: "Ships in distress shall use the following signal: repeated at brief intervals". s o s 

 

 

Join us for a couple of hours at this Boston/Italian themed eatery as we swap Geocaching stories and general camaraderie. Feel free to stop in and say hello or stay for a bite to eat ... , and don't forget to log the event as a find. turn in receipt to ' newcrew1'.

 

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