SafeSea V100 User Manual
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Version 0A.00 21/07/2011
Basic Operation
•
In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted.
•
Before operation break off the
red
security
tag
from
the
battery.
•
Turn on by pressing the key
•
The radio will turn on with the
distress and calling channel, 16,
already selected
•
Use the
PTT
key to transmit
•
Use the
▲
and
▼
keys to select
the required channel
•
Use the
VOL
key followed by
the
▲
and
▼
keys to adjust the
speaker volume
•
Use the
SQ
key followed by the
▲
and
▼
keys to adjust the
squelch (muting) level
To transmit a MAY DAY call the following procedure should be followed.
Ensure the transmitter is turned on, channel 16 is selected and the PTT
key is pressed. Announce the following clearly into the radio
MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY
This is [
Ship’s Name
] - This is [
Ship’s Name
] - This is [
Ship’s
Name
]
MAYDAY [
Ship’s Name or Call Sign
]
Position………… [LAT and LON or description]
Nature of Distress is ……….. [
State the aid required
]
The Number of Persons on board is… [
followed by any useful
information
]
Over
Release the PTT key and listen for a reply. Repeat if necessary.
