The radio cannot re-send a distress relay automatically. If required you can relay a distress relay
message manually.
If a distress relay is sent specifically to the radio then it can be acknowledged, otherwise
acknowledgement is not required.
Acknowledging a distress relay sent to your vessel
If a distress relay is specifically sent to your vessel this will be because the sender deems you to be
in a position to assist in the rescue. The distress relay information is displayed onscreen.
When a distress relay is received:
1. Select
Show info
from the options to review the relevant details.
2. If the distress relay was sent individually to you, select
Accept
to send a distress relay
acknowledgement.
3. Ensure the radio is tuned to channel 16.
Note:
Distress relay calls can only be acknowledged automatically when sent individually to you.
7.3 Urgency calls
Making an urgency call
An urgency call should be used when there is danger to a vehicle or person that does not require
immediate assistance. Urgency calls are transmitted to all stations.
From the
All ships call
menu:
Menu > DSC Calls > All ships call
.
1. Select
Urgency
.
2. Select the channel for subsequent communication.
The call is transmitted. Once the call has been successfully transmitted ‘
Sent
’ is displayed
onscreen and the channel is changed to the specified channel.
3. Press the
OK
button.
4. Press and hold the
PTT
button and speak the following message:
PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN
ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS
This is
— MMSI of your vessel, name of your vessel repeated 3 times, call sign of your vessel.
Position
— Your vessel’s position.
Reason for call
— State the reason for the call and include all information which will assist in
the rescue.
OVER
Receiving an urgency call
When an urgency call is received:
1. Select
Show info
from the options to review relevant call details.
2. Select
Accept
at any time to accept the call.
If auto channel change is turned on then the channel will automatically change after 10 seconds.
The radio is re-tuned to the specified channel.
3. Listen for the urgency call message.
7.4 Safety calls
Making a safety call
Safety calls should be used when there is an important navigational warning or meteorological
forecast/broadcast. Safety alerts can also be used for communications during search and rescue
operations.
From the
All ships call
menu:
Menu > DSC Calls > All ships call
.
1. Select
Safety
.
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