COBHAM SAILOR 6130 - Distress functions (only SAILOR 6150)

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To use easyMail
Distress functions (only SAILOR 6150)
Write a Distress priority message
To write a Distress priority message, do as follows:
1. From the menu bar, select View > Distress message editor.
A warning appears.
2. Click Yes and then OK to continue to the Distress message editor.
The position and mobile number of your SAILOR 3027 is automatically
inserted at the beginning of the Distress message, together with the
data you have entered under Vessel data (if any).
3. Type a subject for the message.
4. Type your message, describing the nature of the Distress.
5. Click Send.
Set up Distress alert
You can temporarily change the settings for your Distress function.
For information on how to use the Distress button to send a Distress alert,
see To send a Distress Alert (SAILOR 6150 only) on page 65.
Default settings:
• Distress Alert Nature: Unspecified.
• Distress Alert Land Earth Stations: LES automatically selected by mobile.
(the SAILOR 3027 selects the LES with the best signal).
• Distress Alert Position, Course and Speed: Always use latest position
from GPS.
Note
Distress priority messages are sent to the MRCC only.
Distress priority messages must be written in English.
Important
The Subject field is important - some messages may not
be received correctly if the subject is missing.