In Case Of Emergency; Recommendation - Icom IC-M94D 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, or, transmit your Distress call using Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) on Channel 70.
D USING CHANNEL 16
1. Push [16/C] to switch to Channel 16.
2. While holding down [PTT], give the appropriate information as follows:
z "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY."
z "THIS IS
z Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel
(AND your 9 digit DSC ID, if you have one).
z "LOCATED AT
z State the nature of the distress and assistance required.
z Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
D USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
1. Lift up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until the 3 short beeps
and then one long beep sound.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment from another station.
3. After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected.
4. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above.

■ Recommendation

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL OF FRESH WATER after
exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys and
switches may become unusable, due to salt crystallization.
NOTE: If the transceiver's waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean
it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. The transceiver
may lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cover, or battery cover is cracked
or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your
dealer for advice.
" (name of vessel).
" (your position).
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