ACR Electronics NAUTICAST - REV M Manual page 83

The desired Distress Message Text can be selected by pressing the appropriate number on the
keyboard. By pressing the [Exit] button, it is possible to escape from this screen without sending the
SRM Message.
If no message subject is selected, the message is automatically sent as an
NOTE:
undesignated distress call.
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************ Write Message *************
-SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM-
Broadcast message
1. UNDESIGNATED
2. FIRE, EXPLOSION
3. FLOODING
4. COLLISION
5. GROUNDING
6. LISTING, IN DANGER OF CAPSIZING
7. SINKING
8. DISABLED AND ADRIFT
9. ABANDONING SHIP
10. PIRACY/ARMED ROBBERY ATTACK
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NUM| Select->|
Dynamic Keys: SRM Broadcast Message
[M5]
[M8]
Sending an SRM Message:
Upon selection of a message, this screen shows the emergency information, which will be sent and
should be checked before transmission. To confirm message transmission to all vessels within range
it is necessary to activate either the [Send] or [SRM] button. The [Back] button takes the user back to
the Message Selection Menu without sending the message.
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************ Write Message *************
-SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM-
Broadcast message
MAYDAY,DE,ANDREA DORIA,D11233,1193046,PO
S:N 1
IRE, EXPLOSION
************** Send SRM? ***************
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Confirm
Message
[Select]
Selection
Return to
[Exit]
Vessel Listing
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Send | |
|<-Exit
Confirm
Message
[Enter]
Selection
|<-Back
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