Vertex Standard VM-3500E Owner's Manual page 58

[ DW ] Key
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until
either signal is received. (Dual watch)
Secondary use
Press and hold [ DW ] key, intercom operation will operate between radio
and RAM+ Mic.
[ NAV ] Key
Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays
Position Data and Time from the GPS.
Secondary use
Press and hold [ NAV ] key to access PA/FOG function menu.
[ WX ] Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from
any channel location.
Secondary use
Holding down the [ 16/9 ] key while pressing the [ WX ] key switch the Chan-
nel Group.
NOTE: If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden.
[ DISTRESS ] KEY
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call:
1. Lift the red rubber cover.
2. Press and hold the Red button. The RAM+ display will count down (5-4-
3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, Ch70 and "
the LCD. After the message has been sent, the radio and RAM+ will
sound a Distress Alarm.
4. The transceiver "shadow-watches" for a transmission on
CH16 or CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is re-
DISTRESS
ceived. "
LCD.
5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel 16
and advise your distress situation.
6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is
repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment
is received.
7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a
distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically
selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your dis-
tress.
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