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Operation
Distress
Sending Distress Alert
Open the key cover and press the ‘DISTRESS’ push button for minimum 5 seconds. The
alert button and the selection annunciator for the active unit flashes, and the buzzer sounds
periodically.
When the distress alert transmission starts, the distress button and the selection annunciator
change to a constant light. This indication is also given if a distress alert is initiated from the
transceiver.
When a distress acknowledgement has been received the distress annunciator flashes and
the buzzer sounds periodically - except Inmarsat-C equipment where distress button
changes to a slow cycle and the buzzer remains silent. Furthermore the dimmer will be set to
full light intensity.
When the distress acknowledgement has been read out or a distress/urgency alert has been
cancelled at the appropriate transceiver, the call lamp and buzzer on the Alarm Panel are
switched off.
Reception of Distress or Urgency Calls
Reception of Distress or Urgency calls, EGCs, and messages are indicated by a slowly
flashing distress annunciator and a periodic sound from the buzzer. Furthermore the dimmer
will be set to full light intensity.
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