In Case Of Emergency; Explicit Definitions - Icom IC-M200 Instruction Manual

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an
DANGER!
R
explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
R WARNING!
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk of personal injury, fire or electric
NOTE
shock.
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carefully and
This
DEFINITION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH
FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys,
switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
crystallization.
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 or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the
transceiver has been dropped.

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. State Your call sign or other description of the vessel
4. "LOCATED AT ..............." (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance
required.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
rescue.