Receiving A Dsc Distress Alert; Distress Relay - Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E Owner's Manual

9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert

1. When a DSC Distress Alert is received, an emer-
gency alarm sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the dis-
play to show the position of the vessel in distress.
4 If the position of the vessel distress data does not
include position, the LCD will show the display on the
right.
When there is an unread Distress Alert, the "DSC" icon will blink. You
may review the unread Distress Alert from the DSC Log, refer to section
"9.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Di-
rectory."
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require
assistance in the rescue attempt.

9.3.3 Distress Relay

The Distress Relay allows you to send (relay) the received Distress Alert to
other vessel.
1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The "DSC Operation"
menu will appear.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select "DSC Log"
menu.
3. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select "Distress" with the
CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select the station (name or
MMSI number) to be sent (relay) the received Dis-
tress Alert with the CHANNEL selector knob.
5. Press the [ ENT ] key.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the "Indi-
vidual" you want to send (relay) the received Distress
Alert, if you have already set up the Individual Direc-
tory (refer to section "9.5.1 Setting up the Individual
/ Position Call Directory" for setting) or "Manual," then press the [ ENT ] key.
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