Thanks Cartman's Twin & keithl for your responses.
Agree with your pragmatic comments...... particularly in the current often very busy ATC environment. It is great to hear what actually happens following a Pan or Mayday from someone who sits on the receiving end.
keithl you indicate that using the prefix IS a requirement when first contacting a subsequent controller rather than it being advisory (ie if you think it appropriate?) (The latter seems more practical and is what I would probably do). A reference for this would be apprecated.
Thanks again....cheers
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