GX1270S
Owner’s Manual
page 32
6.11.2 Receiving a distress relay call
1. A distress relay call is received. An emergency
alarm sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
NOTE
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may
require assistance in any rescue attempt.
6.11.3 Receiving an all ships call
1. An all ships call is received. An emergency
alarm sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the URGENCY
communication is completed.
6.11.4 Receiving a geographical area call
1. A geographical call is received. An emergency
alarm sounds (different from DISTRESS). Then
the requested channel from the other ship is
automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the calling ship.
NOTE
This feature is only available when a GPS receiver is connected.
DISTRESS
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ALL SHIPS
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GEOGRAPHICAL
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