TopperHarley
Don't forget that a transmission such as "PAN PAN PAN" or "MAYDAY" will not only guarantee to focus the controller's attention but will also relay urgency to others on frequency. As for your company procedure......rather a lot of different operators out there in aeroplane land, and rather a lot of different types/engines etc. Sometimes ATC response can seem like overkill....but we tend not to dilute safety.....and would you want us to?
I know you will be busy....if you can't talk at least put on 7700 .....I know that not everybody will agree with that......but in a radar environment it lets everybody know.......and in my opinion that overrides many of the reservations.