Furuno FS-5070 manual Display changes as below example, Communicating by Nbdp Terminal Unit

4. DISTRESS OPERATIONS

The display changes as below (example).

Compose msg.

MSG TYPE	: DISTRESS
NATURE	: FLOODING
POS: 35°00.0000N
135°00.0000E		AT 12:34
COMM MODE	:	TELEPHONE
DSC FREQ	:	2187.5 kHz

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16.Press the DISTRESS button more than four seconds to send the distress alert.

Distress alert message in progress!

	NATURE: FLOODING
POS: 35°00.0000N		AT 12:34
	135°00.0000E
TELEPHONE		2182.0 kHz
DSC FREQ :		2187.5 kHz
TIME TO GO : 38S

17.When the distress acknowledge call is received, use the telephone or telex to communicate.

For telephone, follow step 3 on page 4-3. For NBDP, follow the procedure below.

Communicating by NBDP Terminal Unit

The message “STATION ENTRY COMPLETED FROM DSC. Press any key to escape.” Appears on the NBDP’s display.

1.Press any key on the NBDP Terminal Unit to erase the message.

2.Press the function key F3 on the keyboard of the NBDP Terminal Unit to show the Operate menu.

3.Choose “Call Station” and then press the Enter key.

			Call Station
	Station	List			Station Set up
				Station		: DSC
DSC
ABC-6M				ID Code		:
ABC-12M				Mode		: ARQ FEC
ABC-8M				Tx Freq		: 2174.50
FURUNO				Rx Freq		: 2174.50

4.“DSC” is selected; press the Enter key to connect the communications line. “Connect” appears in reverse video.

5.Type and transmit your message, giving the following information:

•Ship’s name and call sign

•Nature of distress and assistance needed

•Description of your vessel

6.Press the function key F10 (BREAK) to disconnect the line.

For NBDP details, see Chapters 7 through 10.

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