4.2.5 Group call
Press the SHIFT key twice to enter the Group call function – the
display will show the Group MMSI number stored in the radio
(see section 3.2.3).
Enter the required working channel using the numeric keypad,
or use the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll through the four de-
fault reply channels (06, 08, 72 & 77). Press O
K to confirm (Fig
4.8).
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Note Only simplex channels can be selected as the working channel.
The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press O
K to
initiate the call or ON/C to abort.
4.2.6 Distress Alert call
Warning This call should only be made if the vessel is in a
genuine distress situation. It is an offense to send
a Distress Alert call, if the vessel or crew are not
in grave and imminent danger.
The DISTRESS button is located under the protective cover on
the front of the handset. Press the D
ISTRESS
button to access the
Distress Alert call function – the display will show “DISTRESS
UNDEFINED” (Fig 4.9).
--
D I STRESSAA
UNDEF I NED b
INT
Fig 4.9 - Distress Alert menu
06
026530 1 45
ON CH 06B
INT
Fig 4.8 - Making a group call
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