I Distress Call - Icom IC-M604 Instruction Manual

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DSC OPERATION

I Distress call

A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme-
diate assistance.
NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR
SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
D D Simple call
q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
w While lifting up the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.
to transmit the Distress call.
• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and
the Distress call is transmitted.
• When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC time, if
possible.
• While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.
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e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call on Channel 70.
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes.
• After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically.
After 2 sec.