Chapter 2: Operation
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Send a DSC Distress alert
The Distress button procedure below is the same on the Message Terminal
as on the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC.
To send a Distress alert, do as follows:
1. Open the cover for the Distress button.
2. Push and hold the button for more than 3 seconds to
transmit an undesignated DSC Distress alert. While the
button is pushed, the Message Terminal shows a popup
with a countdown and the attached control unit(s) beep.
To cancel a Distress alert, see Cancel a Distress alert on page 9.
Only send a Distress alert if you are in immediate danger!
The Distress alert can be compared to a MAYDAY call.
If the telex is selected as subsequent communication for the DSC,
use the ALERT function in the MF/HF radio to set up telex
subsequent communication before pushing the button. Refer to
the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC User manual for details on how to
set up the MF/HF radio. When the DSC Distress alert is sent, a
popup appears on the Message Terminal guiding you to the Call
window, which is automatically set up to Broadcast FEC using the
telex frequency matching the Distress alert.
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