Instruction Manual

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6. When the distress transmission is completed, the screen is displayed as follows for a
few seconds.
7. The distress transmission is repeated at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.
On completion of the transmission, the screen is changed as follows. And the distress transmission
is repeated when the displayed time has counted down to zero.
Receiving Distress Calls
When a distress call is received, the "DISTRESS/URGENCY" LED lights up in red and the alarm tone
sounds. Up to 20 received distress calls are automatically stored in memory for future confirmation.
The distress messages are automatically deleted 48 hours after they have been received in
order to prevent unnecessary distress message relay transmission. Thus the distress
messages more than 48 hours old cannot be displayed but it is a proper transaction.
DISTRESS CALL 2,187.5 kHz
NEXT DISTRESS CALL : AFTER 3.0 min
DISTRESS CALL Send Completed
TX frequency : 2,187.5 kHz
TX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:27
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Note
When a distress call is received, inform the ship's captain or officer in charge and log the
distress call. There are legal repercussions if such a procedure is not followed.
Furthermore if a distress call is received, make contact immediately according to
"RECEPTION OF DSC DISTRESS ALERT ".
ATTENTION