Simrad RS12 VHF User Manual

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.

Simrad RS12 VHF Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	RS12 VHF
Category	Marine Radio
Language	English