Furuno Felcom 82, Operator'S Manual

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4. HANDSET COMMUNICATIONS
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4.10 Distress Communications
Distress telephone communications are initiated with the DISTRESS button. This
button is found on the hanger of the Handset IB-882-362 or on the Telephone
Distress Button IB-362 when using the Handset IB-882. When the button is
operated the priority of the handset is automatically set to DISTRESS.
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Open the distress button cover.
3. Press and hold down the [DISTRESS] button six seconds. The priority
automatically becomes “DISTRESS.”
4. Press the [ ] key.
5. Dial an LES in three digits, referring to the LES Access Code Lists in
Appendix C, and press the [#] key.
Note: The LES designated on the Distress LES menu (menu 57) is
autotmatically called if there is no key input within 15 seconds after
pressing the [
] key.
6. Commence communication with LES, giving your ship’s name, nature of
distress, assistance needed and description of your vessel.