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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
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Regular call
Select the nature of the Distress call to include in the Regular Distress call.
1. Push
.
•The “COMPOSE DISTRESS” screen is
displayed.
2. Push [ENT] or [DIAL] to enter the Nature
selection mode.
3. Select the nature of the Distress, and then
push [ENT] or [DIAL]. (Example: Flooding)
•The setting is saved and returns to the
previous screen.
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If no valid GPS data is being received,
select “Position,” and then enter the latitude,
longitude, and UTC.
See “Entering the position and time” on page
4.
While lifting up the key cover, hold down
[DISTRESS] (the red button) for 3 seconds
until you hear 3 short countdown beeps and
a long beep sound.
•The backlight blinks.
5.
After sending, wait for an Acknowledgment.
•“Waiting for ACK” is displayed.
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The Distress call is automatically sent every
3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an Acknowledgment
is received, or a Distress Cancel call is sent.
6.
When you receive an Acknowledgment, an
alarm sounds. Push
to turn OFF
the alarm.
•Channel 16 is automatically selected.
7.
Hold down [PTT] to communicate.
8. After you have finished your conversation,
push
.
•“Terminate the procedure. Are you sure?”
is displayed.
9. Push
to return to the operating screen.
TIP
: You can also send a Regular call by selecting the
“Distress” item on the Menu screen.
