Chapter 2: Operation
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DSC calls
Power failure while in distress
In case of a power failure or switch-off during the
transmission of a Distress the SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC -
AIS Receiver gives an audible warning after power-
up and automatically resumes sending Distress 10
seconds after power up.
Within the 10 seconds you have the following options:
•
Press
QUIT
to terminate the active distress procedure (acknowledged or
unacknowledged)
•
Press
CONFIRM
(or do nothing) to resume the sending Distress procedure.
Receiving distress calls
When the radio receives a distress call, the 2-tone alarm sounds.
Types of distress calls are DISTRESS, DISTRESS ACK,
DISTRESS RELAY and DISTR. RELAY ACK.
1. To switch off the 2-tone alarm press the soft key
SILENT
. A press on
any other key
also switches off
the 2-tone alarm.
2. If you decide to stay in the communication loop to
receive follow up information, updates etc., press
the soft key
OK
.
3. If you don’t accept the distress call, press the soft
key
CANCEL
, then the radio logs the call.
4. Monitor channel 16 as a coast station may require
your assistance. If the radio is not on channel 16, turn the
selector wheel knob or use the key
16/C
to go to channel 16.
5. The radio receives the first distress acknowledgement call and
the 2-tone alarm sounds again. To switch off the 2-tone alarm press the
soft key
SILENT
. A press on
any other key
also switches off the 2-tone
alarm.any key.