Sending A Custom Message; Inreach Sos Calls; Sending An Inreach Sos Call; Communicating With The Garmin Response Team During An Sos Call - Garmin ECHOMAP ULTRA 2 Owner's Manual

Sending a Custom Message

1 From the InReach® page, select Conversations.
2 Select an existing conversation or start a new conversation
3 Select Send Custom Message.
4 Compose the message, and select Done.
5 Review the message, and select Send.

inReach SOS Calls

Before you can use the SOS function, you must have an active satellite subscription on the connected inReach
device. Always test your device before you use it outdoors.
Ensure the inReach device has a clear view of the sky when using the SOS function, because this feature
requires satellite access to operate properly.
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the
user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
When a compatible inReach device is paired to the chartplotter, you can contact the Garmin Response
to request help. From the chartplotter, you can initiate, cancel, and monitor the status of an inReach SOS call, as
well as communicate with the Garmin Response team while you wait for help to arrive.
You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.

Sending an inReach SOS Call

You must pair a compatible inReach device with your chartplotter before you can send an inReach SOS call
using the chartplotter.
1 From any screen, select SOS.
2 Select Activate inReach SOS.
The chartplotter initiates an SOS call from the paired inReach device, and creates an entry on the Conversations
page. You can communicate with the Garmin Response team using this conversation.
When an inReach SOS call is active do not turn off or attempt to turn off the inReach device or connected
chartplotter. Doing so could prevent this feature from operating properly and could delay receipt of assistance
in the event of an emergency

Communicating with the Garmin Response Team During an SOS Call

1 Send an inReach SOS callxxx.
A new entry for the SOS call appears in the Conversations page. The SOS conversation appears in red text.
2 Select the SOS conversation, and select View Conversation to view replies from the Garmin Response team.
NOTE: Replies from Garmin Response team also appear as message banners when received by the
chartplotter, and you can access new messages from the Warning Manager.
3 Select one or more actions:
• To view the full reply from the Garmin Response team, select the reply, and select View Message.
• To reply to the Garmin Response team, select Send Quick Message or Send Custom Message.
• To send information about your vessel to the Garmin Response team, select Send Vessel Data.
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