Furuno FS-5070 Operator's Manual page 44

4. DISTRESS OPERATIONS
The display changes as below (example).
Compose msg.
MSG TYPE : DISTRESS
NATURE : FLOODING
°
POS: 35 N
.
00 0000
°
135 00.0000E
COMM MODE :
DSC FREQ :
16. Press the DISTRESS button more than four seconds to send the distress alert.
Distress alert
message in progress!
NATURE: FLOODING
°
POS: 35 00.0000N
°
135 00.0000E
TELEPHONE
DSC FREQ :
TIME TO GO : 38S
17. When the distress acknowledge call is received, use the telephone or telex to
communicate.
For telephone, follow step 3 on page 4-3. For NBDP, follow the procedure below.
Communicating by NBDP Terminal Unit
The message "STATION ENTRY COMPLETED FROM DSC. Press any key to escape."
Appears on the NBDP's display.
1. Press any key on the NBDP Terminal Unit to erase the message.
2. Press the function key F3 on the keyboard of the NBDP Terminal Unit to show the
Operate menu.
3. Choose "Call Station" and then press the Enter key.
Station List
DSC
ABC-6M
ABC-12M
ABC-8M
FURUNO
4. "DSC" is selected; press the Enter key to connect the communications line.
"Connect" appears in reverse video.
5. Type and transmit your message, giving the following information:
• Ship's name and call sign
• Nature of distress and assistance needed
• Description of your vessel
6. Press the function key F10 (BREAK) to disconnect the line.
For NBDP details, see Chapters 7 through 10.
4-6
AT 12:34
TELEPHONE
2187.5 kHz
GO TO VIEW
AT 12:34
2182.0 kHz
2187.5 kHz
Call Station
Station
ID Code
Mode
Tx Freq
Rx Freq
Station Set up
: DSC
:
: ARQ FEC
: 2174.50
: 2174.50