Simrad RS12 VHF - Page 44

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions
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6. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment.
7. The Distress Call is automatically re-sent every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a distress
acknowledgement is received or:
• Press RESEND (CALL) to immediately resend the Distress Call
• Press PAUSE (3CH) to pause the automatic Distress Call resend timer
• Press DISTR.CANCEL (SCAN) to cancel the Distress Call
• Press INFO (WX) to view details of the sent Distress Call
• Press OPT (ENT) to view and select the available options:
DISTRES CALL
SENT! WAIT..
ENT–> OPTION
RESEND:03:30
OPTION
►RESEND
PAUSE ▼
RESEND:03:20
OPTION
PAUSE ▲
►CANCEL
RESEND:03:10
Options are:
RESEND to resend the Distress call immediately.
PAUSE to PAUSE the RESEND countdown timer. Press ESC to continue.
CANCEL to CANCEL the Distress Call and transmit a DISTRESS CANCEL call. Use the
PTT microphone to report your situation:
OPTION
PAUSE ▲
►CANCEL
RESEND:03:20
SEND CANCEL?
►YES
NO
RESEND:03:20
DISTR CANCEL
SENDING..
DISTR CANCEL
SENT
PTT-->REASON
DISTR CANCEL
COMPLETED
ESC–> EXIT
8. After a DISTRESS ACK is received, press SILENCE (+ or - CH SELECT) to silence the alarm,
then use the PTT microphone to report your situation.
9. The following information (if available) is contained in the DIstress Call:
- Nature Of Distress (if available)
- Position information. The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or
until the power is turned OFF.