4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls
General
When an all ship’s call is received while conducting voice com- munications, press [2] (AUTO ACK) to switch to VHF channel. The all ship’s call, transmitted by coast station or ship station, pro- vides navigation and weather alerts and emergency information.
Status of FM-8500
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| 1. | Equipment automatically switches to working |
On hook (*) |
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| 2. | Caller's voice can be heard. |
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| 1. | Alarm sounds. |
Off hook (*) | 2. | Press [2 ](AUTO ACK) key to switch to working |
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| 3. | Caller's voice can be heard. |
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*On hook: Handset hung in hook.
Off hook: Handset picked up.
Procedure for on hook status
Basic procedure
Watch DSC distress/safety channel.
Receive All Ships Call.
VHF channel is automatically selected.
Listen to message.
