Codan HF SSB series User Manual

Advanced features
HF SSB transceiver user guide 6-5
RFDS emergency call
An RFDS emergency call is a special type of tone call used to
alert the Royal Flying Doctor Service that you need
immediate help.
To send an RFDS emergency call:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, select
a transmit channel
frequency monitored by
the nearest RFDS
station.
The channel must be set up for
emergency RFDS calling.
Tune the tapped whip antenna
if used.
2.
If possible, wait until
the channel is clear of
all voice and data
traffic.
Temporarily switch off any
muting so that you can hear
activity on the channel.
3.
To send the call, press
and hold down for two
seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear beeping for two
seconds and the transceiver
starts tuning the antenna. After
tuning, the transceiver sends
the emergency tone for 30
seconds.
Example of the display:
192
4010
USB
HI
RFDS Emgcy Calling
TYPE
Tx
Advanced features
HF SSB transceiver user guide 6-5
RFDS emergency call
An RFDS emergency call is a special type of tone call used to
alert the Royal Flying Doctor Service that you need
immediate help.
To send an RFDS emergency call:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, select
a transmit channel
frequency monitored by
the nearest RFDS
station.
The channel must be set up for
emergency RFDS calling.
Tune the tapped whip antenna
if used.
2.
If possible, wait until
the channel is clear of
all voice and data
traffic.
Temporarily switch off any
muting so that you can hear
activity on the channel.
3.
To send the call, press
and hold down for two
seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear beeping for two
seconds and the transceiver
starts tuning the antenna. After
tuning, the transceiver sends
the emergency tone for 30
seconds.
Example of the display:
192
4010
USB
HI
RFDS Emgcy Calling
TYPE
Tx

Codan HF SSB series Specifications

General

Brand	Codan
Model	HF SSB series
Category	Transceiver
Language	English