Which type of message does the urgency signal have priority over?

The urgency signal prioritizes all other types of communications, which includes non-urgent communications, routine maintenance requests, and certain other situations. An urgency message conveys significant information that requires timely attention, though it is not as critical as a distress signal.

The role of urgency signals is to convey a situation that is urgent but not immediately life-threatening, meaning they have precedence over communications that are less time-sensitive. Distress signals, while critical, do not fall into the same category since they indicate a situation where life is in immediate danger, and they have an even higher priority than urgency messages.

The correct understanding of how urgency signals interact with various types of communication is vital for effective radio communication in aviation, ensuring that important messages are prioritized appropriately.