Simrad - HH33 Installation and Operation Instructions
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The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first
3.
screen shows the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), the second
screen shows the time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not
specified, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.
The HH33 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel
4.
transmitting the Distress Call is sending. It provides the position of the distressed
vessel to within 20m (60ft).
6-3 Receive a Distress Relay Call
DISTRESS
RELAY FROM
123456789
ESC -> EXIT
FLOODING
987654321
82
0
50.003’N
127
0
45.543’W
When the radio picks up an incoming distress call:
The radio beeps loudly to alert you to the incoming distress call and the working channel
changes automatically to CH16. Press any key except PTT or ESC, if you want to stop the
beeps.
At the same time, the LCD screen displays, the category of the distress, the MMSI (or
buddy name and the position) of the distressed vessel. After one second, the LCD display
changes to show the MMSI of the sender with priority Relay.
An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received. Press any key
1.
to cancel the alert.
Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on
2.
CH16 and standby to lend assistance.
6-4 Receive Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK)
DISTRESS
ACK FROM
12341234
ESC >
EXIT
SINKING
654365436
39° 27.021’N
135° 12.011’W
When the radio picks up an incoming distress acknowledgement:
The radio beeps loudly for two minutes, to alert you to the incoming distress
1.
acknowledgement, the working channel changes automatically to CH16. Press any
key except ESC OR 16/9 to stop the beeps.
