Icom IC-M802 Instruction Manual page 28

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CALL PROCEDURE
D D When no acknowledgement is received
If no acknowledgement is received, the emergency
alarm will sound continuously. In this case, the IC-
M802 automatically transmits the distress call again
every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.
• Push [CANCEL/CALL] if you want to stop the alarm.
• A distress relay call may be received after several
minutes from another ship if an acknowledgement
cannot be received from a coast station directly.
CAUTION!
DO NOT push [CANCEL/CALL] while waiting for an
acknowledgement, otherwise the distress call repeat
is cancelled.
Push [CANCEL/CALL] only when you want to can-
cel repeated transmission.
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D D After receiving an acknowledgement call
The following should commence your voice transmis-
sion after receiving a distress acknowledgement from
a coast station (or another ship).
• "MAYDAY"
• "This is ..... (your ship name)."
• The 9-digit identity AND the call sign (or
other identification of the ship)
• The ship's position if the DSC distress
does not included it.
• The nature of the distress and assistance
required.
• Any other information which might facili-
tate the rescue.