Chapter 2: Operation
8 Send a Distress telex
Send a Distress telex
If telex subsequent communication is selected for the DSC Distress alert, a
popup appears and guides you to the Call window, which is automatically
set up to Broadcast FEC on the Distress frequency assigned by the MF/HF
radio.
You can now send a Distress telex as follows:
1. In the Call setup window, select at the bottom of the
window.
2. When the connection is established, type in further information about
the distress. Press Enter or select Send after each line. Include the
following information:
• Distress alert sent at hh:mm (time of the Distress alert)
•Own MMSI and name of the ship
•Own position
• Information about your distress
3. When the message is complete, select B
reak to end the message.
For further information on how to send a telex, see Set up a telex call on
page 13 and Make a telex call on page 16.
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