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DSC OPERATION
6
6
■ Sending DSC calls (Distress)
the captain, the vessel or a person is in distress and
requires immediate assistance.
NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR
VESSEL OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN
EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD
BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS
NEEDED.
D Simple call
1.
2.
•
L All Emergency Frequencies are automatically
selected to send a Distress call.
3.
•
• The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to
a Distress Cancel call is sent.
4.
sounds. Push
to turn OFF the alarm.
5. Push
.
6.
7. After you have finished your explanation, push
, and then
to return
to the Main screen.
TIP: A default Distress alert contains:
• Nature of distress: Undesignated distress
• Position information: The latest GPS or manually
input position held for 23.5 hours or until you turn
OFF the transceiver.
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