Chapter 2: Using the system
8 Sending a Distress telex
Sending a Distress telex
If telex subsequent communication is selected for the DSC Distress alert, a
popup appears and guides you to the Call window, which is automatically set
up to Broadcast FEC on the Distress frequency assigned by the MF/HF radio.
You can now send a Distress telex as follows:
1. In the Call setup window, select at the bottom of the window.
2. When the connection is established, type in further information about the
distress. Press Enter or select Send after each line. Include the following
information:
• Distress alert sent at xx:xx (time of the Distress alert)
• Own MMSI and name of the ship
• Own position
• Information about your distress
3. When the message is complete, select B
reak to end the message.
For further information on how to send a telex, see Setting up a telex call on
page 13 and Making a telex call on page 16.
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