Thrane&Thrane TT-3084A Sailor Fleet77, User Manual

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Getting started Distress call
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3.4 Distress call
Please note: The distress functionality is available on
Fleet77 systems only.
A distress call is an automated way of calling for help
(SOS). A distress call from the Fleet77 system is a voice
call, which means that the call will be connected to an
operator at the RCC (Rescue Co-ordination Center). When
the distress call is connected, the ships position and the
MES ID are sent to the RCC. This enables the center to
identify and locate the ship.
3.4.1 How to make a Distress call.
To initiate a Distress call, press and hold the Distress
button on the cradle. The button will flash with an interval
of 1 second and the cradle buzzer will beep with the same
interval. After 5 seconds, the button light will become
constant and the buzzer will stop beeping. Any ongoing
calls will be pre-empted, unless it is another Distress call.
During the preemption the handset display will show the
message ‘DISTRESS Wait’.
If the distress button is released within the 5 seconds, the
distress call will be canceled and the terminal will return to
its normal state.
After the preemption if any the handset will display the
message ‘Select LES’. Scroll through the LES list with the

keys and select the LES by pressing

. If a LES
is not selected within 15 seconds or one of the 2 keys
 
is pressed, the call will be initiated through the
LES pre-configured in the "Distress LES". If no Distress LES
is configured, the Default LES will be used instead. If the
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