Standard Horizon HX280E, Owner'S Manual

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6.10 DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch feature allows the radio watch the Priority Channel “Channel
16” and one other channel.
1. Select the desired channel using the [
] or [ ] key.
2. Press the [ DW
] key to activate the Dual Watch feature. A
“ ” icon will appear on the upper left of the display
when the Dual Watch feature is activated.
3. When a transmission is received on the “Priority Chan-
nel”, the radio receives the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal dis-
appears.
4. When a transmission is received on the “Priority Channel”, the radio re-
ceives the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal disappears.
5. The Dual Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal disappears
at the end of the transmission.
6. To stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal operation, press and
hold the [ SCAN
(
DW
)] key for two seconds again.
6.11 EMERGENCY
(
CHANNEL 16 USE
)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be
defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the trans-
ceiver is on and set to “Channel 16”. Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch and say “ Mayday , Mayday , Mayday .
This is _____, _____, _____” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “ Mayday , _____” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-
netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation
aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and
other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1
minute.
9. End the message by saying “ OVER ”. Release the PTT switch and listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-
sponse, try another channel.