In Case Of Emergency; Recommendation; Using Channel 16 - Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

❍ USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY."
2. "THIS IS ..........................." (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-
sel.
4. "LOCATED AT ..................... " (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-
quired.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat-
ing. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and control-
lers may become unusable, due to salt crystallization, and/or
the charging terminals of the battery pack may rust.
NOTE: If the transceiver's waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)
cloth, then, dry it before operating.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or
the transceiver has been dropped.
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