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Sending DSC calls (Distress), Simple call
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DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Sending DSC calls (Distress) A Distress call should be sent when, in the opinion of the captain, the vessel or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR VESSEL OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. D Simple call 1. Confirm that no Distress call is being received. 5. Push Close Call RCVD Window . 6 2. While lifting the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short countdown beeps and 1 long beep sound. • The backlight blinks. All Emergency Frequencies are automatically selected to send a Distress call. 3. After sending, wait for an Acknowledgment call. 6. Hold down [PTT], and then explain your situation. 7. After you have finished your explanation, push Standby Mode , and then OK to return to the Main screen. TIP: A default Distress alert contains: • Nature of distress: Undesignated distress • Position information: The latest GPS or manually input position held for 23.5 hours or until you turn OFF the transceiver. • "Waiting for ACK" is displayed. • The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until an Acknowledgment is received, or a Distress Cancel call is sent. 4. When you receive an Acknowledgment, an alarm sounds. Push Alarm Off to turn OFF the alarm. 24