I Distress Call - Icom IC-M402 Instruction Manual

I Distress call

A distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme-
diate assistance.
• All keys, switches and controllers on the transceiver are functional.
NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR
SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS
CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE
HELP IS NEEDED.
q Confirm that a distress call is not being received.
w While lifting up the switch cover, push
the [DISTRESS] switch for 5 sec. to
transmit the distress call.
• An emergency channel (Ch 70) is auto-
matically selected and the distress call is
transmitted.
e After transmitting the call, the trans-
ceiver waits for an acknowledgment
call on Ch70.
• The distress call is automatically trans-
mitted every 3.5 to 4.5
• "DSC RPEAT" scrolls.
r When receiving the acknowledgment,
reply to the connected station via the
microphone.
• "RCV Distress ACK" scrolls.
➥ Distress alert contains (default);
•Kinds of distress : Undesignated distress
• Position data : Latest GPS position data held for 23.5 hrs. or
until the power is turned OFF.
➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until re-
ceiving an 'acknowledgement.'
➥ Push [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed distress call, if
desired.
➥ Push [16] to cancel the 'Call repeat' mode.
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