What is SOS?
Q: What is SOS?
A: SOS is a Morse code distress signal used to signal danger.
Q: When was it introduced?
A: It was introduced by the German government in radio regulations on April 1, 1905.
Q: How did it become the worldwide standard?
A: It became the worldwide standard when it was included in the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention, which was signed on November 3, 1906 and became effective on July 1, 1908.
Q: What does SOS stand for?
A: In reality, SOS does not stand for anything; however, popular phrases such as "Save Our Souls," "Save our Ship", and others have been associated with it as a mnemonic to help remember the correct letters.
Q: How is SOS written formally?
A: Formally, SOS should be written with a bar above the letters (SOS).
Q: Are there any songs about SOS?
A: Yes, there are many songs about SOS including Message in a Bottle by The Police, "SOS" by ABBA, "SOS" by Rihanna, "S.O.S." by the Jonas Brothers, "Stranger" by Gamma, "S.O.S" by The Suicide Machines,"S.O.S" by Ola Svensson and "SOS" by Avicii.
