Once the button is pressed a 3 second count down will begin, when the count down reaches zero
the DSC distress call is transmitted.
The Distress call is repeated automatically until it is acknowledged.
2. Press and hold the
PTT
button, then slowly and clearly speak the details of the distress in the
following format:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
This is
— state name of vessel 3 times
MAYDAY
— state name of vessel 1 time
My position is
— state latitude and longitude, or true bearing and distance from a known point
I am
— state nature of distress e.g. sinking, on fire etc.
I have
— state number of persons on board and any other information — drifting, flares fired etc.
I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
OVER
3. Release the
PTT
button.
Making a Mayday call
In an emergency you can also make a Mayday call following the instructions below.
1. Press the
16 PLUS
button.
2. Press and hold the
PTT
button.
3. Slowly and clearly speak the details of the distress:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
This is
— state name of vessel 3 times
MAYDAY
— state name of vessel 1 time
My position is
— state latitude and longitude, or true bearing and distance from a known point
I am
— state nature of distress e.g. sinking, on fire etc.
I have
— state number of persons on board and any other information — drifting, flares fired etc.
I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
OVER
4. Release the
PTT
button.
5. If an acknowledgement is not received then repeat steps 2 to 4 above.
Cancelling a distress call before transmission
To cancel a distress call before it is transmitted follow the steps below:
1. Release the
DISTRESS
button before the countdown timer completes.
When the button is released you will be returned to normal operation.
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