Recommendation; In Case Of Emergency; Using Channel 16 - Icom IC-M90E Instruction Manual

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If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and

the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY."

2. "THIS IS ..........................." (name of vessel)

3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-

sel.

4. "LOCATED AT ....................." (your position)

5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-

quired.

6. Any other information which might facilitate

the rescue.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH

WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-

tion. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and con-

trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery pack when cleaning the

transceiver thoroughly with fresh water. Water may enter into

the transceiver, and damage it.

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