Receiving All Ships Calls - Furuno FM-8700 Operator's Manual

4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls

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When an all ship's call is received while conducting voice com-
munications, press [2] (AUTO ACK) to switch to VHF channel.
The all ship's call, transmitted by coast station or ship station, pro-
vides navigation and weather alerts and emergency information.
Status of FM-8700 when receiving an all ships call
Handset
status
1. Equipment automatically switches to working
channel.
On hook (*)
2. Caller's voice can be heard.
1. Alarm sounds.
2. Press [2 ](AUTO ACK) key to switch to working
Off hook (*)
channel.
3. Caller's voice can be heard.
* On hook: Handset hung in hook.
Off hook: Handset picked up.
Receiving an all ships call in on hook status
Basic procedure for receiving an all ships call while on hook
Watch DSC distress/safety channel.
Receive All Ships Call.
VHF channel is automatically selected.
Listen to message.
When an all ship's call is received