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Sending DSC calls (Distress)
A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of the
Captain, the ship or a person is in distress and requires
immediate assistance.
NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON
IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE
MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
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Simple call
1. Confirm that no Distress call is being received.
2.
Whileliftingupthekeycover,holddown[DISTRESS]
for3secondsuntilyouhear3shortcountdownbeeps
and a long beep sound.
•The backlight blinks.
3.
Aftersending,waitforanAcknowledgementcall.
•“Waiting for ACK” is displayed.
•The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes,untilanAcknowledgementisreceived,oraDistress
Cancel call is sent.
4.
WhenyoureceiveanAcknowledgement,analarm
sounds. Push
ALARM OFF
to turn OFF the alarm.
•Channel 16 is automatically selected.
5.
Holddown[PTT],andthenexplainyoursituation.
6. After you have finished your conversation, then push
CANCEL
to return to the operating screen.
TIP:
AdefaultDistressalertcontains:
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Natureofdistress:Undesignateddistress
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Positioninformation:ThelatestGPS,ormanuallyinput
position, that is held for 23.5 hours, or until you turn OFF
the transceiver.
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