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If time permits, enter the nature of the distress as follows, just before the distress
call. (For more details, see 4.4.3.2.)
1) Press the DISTRESS key momentarily
to open the menu 2.3 Distress call.
2) Press ENT and select the nature of distress.
3) Press ENT to determine the selection.
If not displayed the position and the time (UTC)
automatically for any reason, input them manually
at this time.
4) Press and hold the DISTRESS key for
4 seconds to send the distress call.
The rest of the procedure is the same as described above.
Terminating Transmission of a Distress Call
CAUTION
If a false distress call is transmitted accidentally, follow the instructions below:
1. Immediately terminate the distress call according to the following procedure.
2. Report the false distress call to a nearby RCC (Rescue Coordination Center).
(In Japan, report to the Japan Coast Guard.)
Information to be reported:
The date/time, location, and reason why the false call was transmitted. Also report the
ship's name, type, nationality, ID number as well as the unit model name and
manufacture number/date, if possible.
3. Report the false distress call to nearby ships using CH16.
4. If any acknowledgements to the distress call are received, inform the ships of the false
distress call.
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Press the CANCEL key.
If the CANCEL key is pressed during transmission of the distress call, immediately returns to the status
display.
If the CANCEL key is pressed in the interval between automatic resending of the distress call, the
screen as shown below will be displayed. Select Break and press ENT with the jog dial to return to the
status display.
Note
2.3)Distress call
Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position:[NE]
[ 12ﾟ34.5678'S]
[123ﾟ45.6789'W]
UTC :[12:20]
Press DISTRESS to send. [Cancel]