Operation Manual

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Operations
4) Continue to hold the DISTRESS key for the duration of the countdown.
An alarm sounds every second.
After 4 seconds have elapsed, the message RELEASE appears,
prompting you to release the key.
5) When this prompt appears, release the DISTRESS key. The unit is
switched to Channel 16, displays the message AWAIT ACK, and
monitors channel 70 for an acknowledgment.
Even if you fail to hold the button for the full 4 seconds, the DISTRESS
call will be made automatically when the countdown has completed.
dSr stops flashing and the distress alarm sounds continuously. The unit
retransmits the DISTRESS call at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes,
until a response is received or the call is manually cancelled.
To cancel the DISTRESS call, press the CLR key and hold for 3 seconds.
The call is cancelled and the unit returns to the state before the call.
release
DISTRESS
press and hold
CLR 3 seconds
no operator
response
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