F77 Distress Cradle
6.1 Introduction
The Distress Cradle/Handset is used for F77 and can be placed anywhere
onboard the ship.
The only limitations are:
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Maximum cable length (do not extend the cable): 40 m.
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Minimum safe distance to magnetic steering compass: 1.25 m.
Note that no special grounding of the Distress Cradle/Handset is required.
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