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3.
After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone.
"RCV DISTRESS ACK" scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a re-newed Distress call,
4.
Push and hold
if desired.
[DISTRESS] to cancel the 'call repeat' mode.
5.
Push any key except
Note: A distress alert contains:
Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress
Position data: GPS position data held until receiving an 'acknowledge-
ment'.
Receiving a Distress call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received:
1.
The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
2.
"DSC" appears and "RCV DISTRESS" scrolls at the channel comment indi-
cator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3.
Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.
Receiving a Distress acknowledgement
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledgement to other ship
is received:
1.
The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
2.
"DSC" appears and "RCV DISTRESS ACK" scrolls at the channel com-
ment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Receiving a Distress Relay call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowledgement is re-
ceived:
1.
The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
2.
"DSC" appears and "RCV RELAY" scrolls at the channel comment indicator,
then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Individual call
The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specifi c ship
only.
Transmitting Individual call
1.
Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
"INDIVIDUAL" scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
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