Chapter 2: Operation
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Cancel a Distress alert
To cancel a Distress alert with telex subsequent communication, do as
follows:
1. On the MF/HF radio, cancel the Distress alert by selecting the soft key
ANNUL. For details, see the user manual for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF
DSC.
2. The radio sends a Distress cancel (on 1-6 channels).
3. The radio enters telex subsequent communication on the first telex
distress frequency.
4. The Message Terminal shows that the system is engaged in DSC
subsequent communication.
5. Select Ca
ll from the main menu.
6. In the Call setup window of the Message Terminal, select
to send a Broadcast FEC message canceling the Distress alert. In the
message, include as a minimum:
• This is a Distress cancel for Distress alert sent at xx:xx (time of the
Distress alert)
• Own MMSI and name of the ship
•Own position
• The reason for canceling the Distress alert
7. When the message is complete, select B
reak to end the message
8. On the MF/HF radio, press OK if more frequencies are involved, or
QUIT to end the distress session if the whole procedure is completed.
9. If more frequencies are involved, the radio automatically switches to
the next frequency. Repeat step 4 to step 8 for every frequency.
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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