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3.5
Self-test
Self-tests shall be performed regularly to verify that the EPIRB is working
correctly. A self-test will use battery power, so please follow the
recommendations in Chapter 6 for self-test intervals.
3.5.1
Normal self-test
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To start the self-test, move the switch to test position and
hold until the test indicator light is on.
During the normal self-test, the main functionality of the EPIRB is tested. A
test signal is transmitted on all frequencies (121.5 MHz, AIS and 406 MHz).
These test signals will not be recognized as distress signals. While
transmitting the test signals the battery and the transmitted signals are
tested.
The test indicator will give a short dark period every time a signal is
transmitted.
