③
After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone.
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“RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
④
Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a re-newed Distress call, if desired.
⑤
Push any key except [DISTRESS] to cancel the ‘call repeat’ mode.
Note: A distress alert contains:
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Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress
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Position data: GPS position data held until receiving an ‘acknowledgement’.
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Receiving a Distress call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received:
①
The emergency alarm sounds.
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Push any key to stop the alarm.
②
“DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then
Channel 16 is automatically selected.
③
Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.
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Receiving a Distress acknowledgement
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received:
①
The emergency alarm sounds.
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Push any key to stop the alarm.
②
“DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator,
then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
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Receiving a Distress Relay call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received:
①
The emergency alarm sounds.
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Push any key to stop the alarm.
②
“DSC” appears and “RCV RELAY” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then
Channel 16 is automatically selected.