INSTRUMENT MANUAL
– SAILOR PORTABLE VHF SP3520
Poseidon Simulation AS
Pharos 7.8 [15-08]
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Emergency procedure
Remove the top-seal of the yellow emergency battery package (not supported).
Insert the battery package into the handheld transceiver (not supported).
Turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up showing the last
used channel and the battery level.
Select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.
Press the PTT and say:
— “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”,
— “This is”..... ships name repeated three times
— “MAYDAY”
— “This is”..... ships name and call sign,
— The ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference to a known
geographical location,
— The nature of distress and assistance wanted,
— Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
— “OVER”
Release PTT and listen for answer.
