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DSC OPERATION
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Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of
the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires
immediate assistance.
NEVER
USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR
SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN
EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED
ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
D
Simple call
q
Confirm no Distress call is being received.
w
While lifting up the key cover, hold down
[DISTRESS]
for
5 seconds to transmit the Distress call.
• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and
the Distress call is transmitted.
• When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC time,
if possible.
• While holding down
[DISTRESS]
, the key backlight blinks.
e
After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an
acknowledgment call.
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes.
• After 2 seconds, the transceiver is automatically set to Channel
16.
After 2 seconds
