jotron Tron VHF, Operator'S Manual

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Emergency call answer:
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The word; MAYDAY
– the call sign or other identification, repeated three times.
– the words;THIS IS,
– call sign or other identification on the mobile station answering
the emergency call, repeated three times,
– the words; RECEIVED MAYDAY.
When no answer:
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Repeat point 2).
– If there is no answer on channel 16, try any channel and repeat
point 2).
3) Emergency message:
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Push PTT and send the emergency signal MAYDAY,
– call sign or other identification on the mobile station being at
distress,
– information on position,
– what kind of emergency it is,
– what kind of help is needed,
– other information that can be of any help to the rescue operation,
4) Emergency traffic:
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During emergency traffic, always use the emergency signal;
MAYDAY, in front of any radio-message.
5) Asking for silence on the air:
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In cases where the emergency station wants to order silence, use
the words; SEELONCE MAYDAY.
2.2.3 Switching OFF
Switching off the TronVHF is done by pressing OFF button until all ligth´s are off.
This is indicating that power is off. If you are leaving the power on, the total opera-
ting time will be much shorter.