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If time permits, enter the nature of the distress as follows, just before sending the
distress alert. (For more details, see 4.4.5.2.)
1) On the status display, touch the
[DIST-E] button.
2) On the screen at right, touch the
[EDIT]→ [NATURE] buttons and
then select the nature of distress.
3) Touch the [✓] button.
The nature of distress is set. If the position
and time are not displayed automatically,
select the [EDIT]→[POS UTC] buttons and
input them manually.
4) With this DIST-E menu open, press
and hold the DISTRESS button for 3
seconds to send the distress alert..
The rest of the procedure is as same as
described above.
Terminating a Distress Alert
CAUTION
If a false distress alert is transmitted accidentally, use the [CANCEL] button to cancel
transmission of the distress alert. Then report the false distress alert to a nearby RCC
(Rescue Coordination Center). In Japan, inform the nearest Japan Coast Guard. Follow the
on-screen instructions to report the following information.
Ship's name, type, nationality, and ID number, the date/time, location and reason why the
false distress alert was transmitted.
Also the unit model name and manufacture number/date, if possible.
Touch the [CANCEL] button.
The popup shown below is displayed. Touching the [YES] button cancels transmission of the distress alert.
After that, follow the on-screen instructions.
Note) For more details, see the description in the 4.4.5.1 Quick distress alerts.
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