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Emergency Messages and, Distress Procedure, Radiotelephone Calls
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Main Icons Radiotelephone Calls VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Radiotelephone Calls Assistance • Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone o Operation network by Customer Warranty using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be made - for a fee - AssistancebpeutbwliceecnoryroeusrporanIdndsiteoalnlaactionend(mtealerCApisunshseitsootmanonepcereseroantolra)ncdh,asnenaelasn.d in the air. See the Appendix for the Installation IfSyecooundaprylaIconnsto use these services, consider registering with the operator of the Customer public Assistance coast station that you plan to work through. These services can provide ons you with detailed information and procedures to follow. NOTICE Notice Caution Warning You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call. Notice Caution KeeWparinningmind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using. Main Icons Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure VHF Marine Radio Protocols Intro Operation Customer Warranty Emergency MessagAsseistsancae nd Distress Procedure • The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a minor problem Icnsatanllatrioanpidly Cduestovmeelrop Assistance into a situation beyond your control. The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, aSnedconcdaoryoIcrodnisnates all search and rescue efforts. Depending on the availability of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched. In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and before your situatNiootincebecomCeasutiaonn emergWearnnicngy. Use the emergency message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help. Use Channel 16 to communicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit on high power. If you are merely out of gas, do not send an emergency message. Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow. 60 English MRHH600_ENG_MANL.indd 60-61 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 61 4/3/17 5:03 PM