Distress Operations, Sending Distress Alert

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Radio Rack Console RC-1500-1TFor the dual Inmarsat C type, skip the chapter on NBDP All rights reserved 00080625900 00080625900OME55970H00 OME55970H00 Nishinomiya, JapanSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not open the equipment DANGERDo not disassemble or modify the equipment Part TABLE OF CONTENTSSPECIFICATIONS Part 1 RC-1500-1TThis page is intentionally left blank RC-11500-1T PartChapter 2 RC-1500-1T Control Panel and PP-510 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS RC-1500-1T 1.1 System DiagramChapter 1 INTRODUCTION The type and number of the component differ from set to setIC-302 System 2 Dual Inmarsat C typeRadio Battery DistributionDSC-60 MF/HF DSC Terminal AC/DC Radio Switch Box1.2 Equipment Description FURUNO SSB RadiotelephoneConnection between DSC-60 and DP-6 1.3 Mutual Operation of EquipmentTurning on the system 1.4 Power On/OffTurning off the system This page is intentionally left blank 2.1 RC-1500-1T Control Panel 1 EMG LIGHT switch2 BATTERY MONITOR lamp Chapter 2 RC-1500-1T Control Panel and PP-510NBDP 3 BATTERY CHARGER switch4 PRINTER selector switch Do not turn the switch while printing. Garbled printout will resultThe electrolyte can cause explosion if it becomes too hot Battery chargingCare of the lead-acid battery The battery emits hydrogen gas which can cause explosion4. Cleaning 2.2 Maintenance1. Cleaning display screens 2. Cleaning floppy disk drivesNLQ Near Letter Quality key Turning on the power2.3 PP-510 Key descriptionPP-510, side view Loading roll paperP.PARK key Removing remaining paperLoading new roll paper 9. Replace the paper cover, the printer cover and roll paper stay SSB Radiotelephone2 PartPart Part MF/HF3DSCPage 5. LOG FILE 4. CALLING6. PREPARING SEND MESSAGES Page FOREWORD FeaturesOne-touch testing facility Program numberMAIN CPU MODEM 1. DSC SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 What is DSC?1.2 DSC Call Contents of a DSC call 1.2.1 Distress alert call and reply 1.2.2 Individual call 1.3 Audio AlarmsBasic procedure 1.4.2 Automatic acknowledge 1.4 Remote Control and Automatic Acknowledge1.4.1 Remote control 1.4.3 Both remote control and automatic acknowledge ON1.5.1 Receive calls 1.5 Interpreting Call DisplaysDistress call Received message Individual callReceived message Received messageDistress call in progress 1.5.2 Send callsDistress call Individual callSSB output power at transmission of distress alert 1.6 Remote Control of SSB RadiotelephoneKeyboard lock at the SSB radiotelephone This page is intentionally left blank 2.1 Controls, LED Description 2. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEWControl Control, LED descriptionFunction Radiotelephone setting screen 2.2 Turning the Power On/Off2.3.2 Radiotelephone setting screen 2.3.1 DSC standby screenDIMMER 1~8 2.4 Panel Backlighting, LCD Contrast and BrightnessCONTRAST 0~63 CH12034 CH120342.5 Loudspeaker, Buzzer On/Off CH12034scanned is highlighted 2.6 Starting, Stopping Scanning DSC Routine FrequenciesDSC routine frequency currently being2.7 Automatic Acknowledge On/Off 2.8 Intercom On/Off 2.9 Selection of On-screen Items 2-10 2.10 Manual Entry of Position and Time6. Enter latitude in four digits and press the ENT key 2-11Tx Rx 2.11 Remote Control of FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone2-12 Mode selection176.00 329.02-13 Power selection2-14 Tx 12Rx 13 Tx 123.1 Sending Distress Alert 3. DISTRESS OPERATIONS3.1.1 Sending distress alert by DISTRESS button Time to go until distress alert transmission is completed STOP ALARM3.1.2 Sending distress alert with nature of distress specified 4. Press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu Send 18. Follow steps 3-6 on page 3-2 and Distress call in progress3.2.1 Distress alert received on MF band 3.2 Receiving a Distress Alertreceived from Procedure when distress alert is receivedship in distress? Sending the distress relay to a coast station Distress relay ack call received Send3-10 Wait for distress relay acknowledgea Distress alert received on HF band 3-11Sending the distress acknowledge to ship in distress The option ACKNOWLEDGE does not appear in the following casesDistress acknowledge call in progress 3-12Received message 3.2.2 Distress alert received on HF band3-13 Distress call received2 187.5 KHZ 3-143.3.1 Sending distress relay to coast station 3.3 Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress3-15 Send 3-166. Press the ENT key to open the NATURE5menu 12. Press the CALL key to send the call 3-173-18 3.3.2 Sending distress relay to all shipsSend 3-19NBDP-FEC 12. Select appropriate frequency and press the ENT key. The display now looks something like the one below 3-203.5 Receiving Distress Relay from Coast Station 3.4 Receiving Distress Relay All Ships from Ship3-21 This page is intentionally left blank 4.1 All Ships Call 4. CALLING4.1.1 Sending all ships call 3. Press the ENT key to display the PRIORITY menu 4.1.2 Receiving all ships call How to input station ID automatically Send4.2 Individual Call 4.2.1 Sending individual call5. Press the ENT key to open the PRIORITY menu Routine or ships business priority How to set working frequencyFrequency Channel Safety or urgency prioritySend How to set DSC frequencyRoutine or ships business priority GO TO ALL VIEW Send messageSend message 2 MHzSafety or urgency priority 4-10a Select DSC FREQ and press the ENT key No response! Try calling again? 4-11Able acknowledge call received Unable acknowledge call received4-12 4.2.2 Receiving individual callSending automatic acknowledge ACK BQ with comply type “ABL E” Sending automatic acknowledge ACK BQ with comply type “UNA BLE” 4-13GO TO ALL VIEW Manually acknowledging individual call with “AB LE” 4-14Able acknowledge call in progress 4-15Manually acknowledging individual call with “UNABLE” Send messageABLE 4-16UNABLE 4.3.1 Sending a group call 4.3 Group Call4-17 Send message 4-18Send message Send message4-19 4.3.2 Receiving a group callSend message ˚N --- ˚E ↓ -- ˚ → -- ˚ 4.4 Geographical Area Call4.4.1 Sending a geographical area call 4-20ROUTINE 4-21Send message Send messageGeographical area call in progress 4-22Send message Send message4-23 4.4.2 Receiving a geographical area callSend 4.5 Neutral Craft Call4.5.1 Sending a neutral craft call 4-24Neutral craft call in progress 4.5.2 Receiving a neutral craft call4-25 Send messageSend 4.6 Medical Transport Call4.6.1 Sending a medical transport call 4-26Medical transport call received 4.6.2 Receiving a medical transport call4-27 Medical transport call in progressSend 4.7 Polling Call4.7.1 Sending a polling call 4-28Send message 4-29Send message Send messageWaiting for polling acknowledgement 4-30Polling acknowledge call received No response! Try calling again?4-31 4.7.2 Receiving a polling callAutomatic reply Manual reply 4-32Polling acknowledge call in progress Finding position of other station 4.8 Position Call4-33 Sending own ships positionÅto other stationsIf this part of menu appears 4.8.1 Position call requesting other ship’s position4-34 Send message9. The display now looks something like the following 4-35No response! Try calling again? 4.8.2 Position call other ship requests your position4-36 Acknowledge call receivedManual reply 4-3735˚00N 135˚00E Pos acknowledge call in progress 4-384.9.1 Sending PSTN call, receiving acknowledge back ACK BQ 4.9 PSTN Call4-39 Send message 4-40How to input telephone no. automatically SendWaiting for acknowledgement 4-41UNABLE ACKNOWLEDGE BUSY FROM COAST 4-42Unable acknowledge No response! Try calling again?Send message 4-43Send message Send messageSend message 4-44Send messageWaiting for acknowledge 4-45PSTN connection call in progress Unable to acknowledge call received 4-464-47 4.9.3 Receiving PSTN call, sending acknowledge back ACK BQPSTN end of call in progress 4-48PSTN end of call in progress Waiting for charge information3. When the timer counts down to zero one of the following displays appear 4-492. For no charge information the display looks as below 4-505.2.1 Distress log 5. LOG FILE5.1 Log File Description 5.2 Opening a Log FileRcvd distress log Rcvd distress logReceived message Rcvd distress logRcvd ordinary log 5.2.2 Ordinary logDIST Select log file Rcvd ordinary loga Do steps 1-4 above to select file to re-send 5.2.3 Transmitted logb Press to select RE-SEND c Press the ENT key d Press the CALL key 6.1 Preparing Individual Call Messages 6. PREPARING SEND MESSAGESNO INFO MessagHow to Enter File Name and Number UP 6DOWN 6.2 Preparing Group Call MessagesMessage file entry 6.3 Preparing Geographical Area Call MessagesMessage file entry AREA 34˚N 135˚ ˚N --- ˚E ↓ -- ˚ → -- ˚INDIVIDUAL 6.4 Preparing PSTN Call MessagesHow to input coast ID automatically How to input telephone no. automatically5. Press the ENT key to open the CALL TYPE menu 6.5 Preparing Test Call Messages3. Press the #/SETUP key to open the Setup menu 4. Select MESSAGE and press the ENT key6.6 Sending Prepared Messages 1. Press the */FILE key to open the Send message file list 6.7 Printing List of Send Message Files6-10 You can print a list of send message files as follows7.1 Setup Menu Overview 7. SETUP MENUSetup Routine message output 7.2 Alarm Menu7.3 Auto Ack Menu to set Auto ack setup7.5 Message Menu 7.4 Erase File MenuErase file 7.7 Print Out Menu 7.6 Position MenuPrint out setup Send message 7.7.1 Sample printoutsReceived message at JAN-08-1999-161012 Received message at JAN-08-1999-1610127.8.1 Distress frequencies 7.8 Scan Freq MenuUse 6to scroll 7.8.2 Routine frequenciesentry 7.9 User CH Menu7-10 3*** User ch entry3 ** User ch entry 7-117-12 7.10 Volume MenuVolume setup System setup 7.11 Test Menu7.12 System Menu 7-13This page is intentionally left blank 8.1 Daily Test 8. CHECKING, MAINTENANCE8.2.1 Preventive maintenance 8.2 Maintenance8.2.2 Cleaning Problem 8.3 Simple Troubleshooting8.4 Error Messages Error messagesSend message 8.5 Test CallSend Send8. After the test call has been sent, the following message appears JUL-23-1999-2359 ECC OK TEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM COAST SAFETY NO INFORMATIONTest acknowledge call received No response! Try calling again?Menu Tree APPENDIXDefault settings in boldface italic Remarks DSC Frequency TableTx kHz Rx kHzRegulations DSC RegulationsPart Action initiatedThis page is intentionally left blank Part 4NBDPPage 3. PREPARATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION FOREWORD1. RADIOTELEX COMMUNICATION 2. SYSTEM OVERVIEWPage FOREWORD FeaturesThis page is intentionally left blank Frequency Shift 1. RADIOTELEX COMMUNICATION1.1 General 1.2 Code DescriptionFigure 1-1 How identity code is transmitted 1.3 ARQ Mode A-ModeDescription Traffic Exchange SequenceFigure 1-2 ARQ mode traffic exchange timing Termination of CommunicationDescription 1.4 FEC Mode B-ModeInitiating a Call Figure 1-3 FEC mode transmission techniqueFigure 2-1 System configuration 2.1 System Configuration2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 2-2 Main unit, terminal unit and printer 2.2 Turning on the System2.3 Equipment Description Terminal UnitFigure 2-4 Keyboard Main UnitPrinter option KeyboardBasic Menu Operation Figure 2-5 The auto operation set up screen2.4 Function Keys, Menu Operation Menu ConventionsFunction key F1 File menu 8 Cancel PrintingFunction Key Description Selecting menu items and options2 Cut Function key F2 Edit menuFigure 2-8 Edit menu 1 UndoFigure 2-9 Operate menu Cancel Sending7 Timer Operation Function key F3 Operate menu1 Display NMEA Data Heading, water temperature and depthFunction key F4 Window menu Figure 2-10 Window menuFigure 2-11 Station menu 2 Timer Operation EntryRegisters timer programs Function key F5 Station menuBK Timing PreTone SetupSlave Delay Function key F6 System menuTX/RX MSG Save MIF FreezeMIF AGC MIF EmissionDisconnects the communications line Function key F9 OVERFunction key F10 BREAK 2-12Figure 3-1 Answerback code entry screen 3. PREPARATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION3.1 Registering Answerback Code & ID Codes Registering Answerback CodeFigure 3-4 Message for confirmation of code entered Registering ID CodesFigure 3-2 Message for confirmation of code entered Figure 3-3 ID code screenRegistering Stations 3.2 Station ListFigure 3-5 Station entry screen Editing/Deleting Stations Figure 3-6 OK/CANCEL promptNote The ScanTable is only available for macro-operation. See page Registering Timer Programs 3.3 Timer ProgrammingFigure 3-7 Timer operation entry screen Note 2 If the operation name entered already exists, the display Editing/Deleting Timer ProgramsNote 3 If the station name entered has not been registered, the Registering Scan Channel Groups 3.4 Scan Channel GroupsFigure 3-8 Scan entry screen Editing/Deleting Scan Channel Groups Figure 3-9 User channel entry screen 3.5 User ChannelsRegistering User Channels Disabling channels temporarily Press the key to under- line Pass3-10 Editing/Deleting User Channels4.1 Creating Files 4. FILE OPERATIONSFigure 4-1 File menu Saving a File 4.2 Saving a FileFigure 4-2 Close text screen Cutting text 4.3 Editing FilesCutting and Pasting Text Figure 4-3 Edit menuSelect All Copying and Pasting TextClearing the Paste Buffer UndoSearching Text Figure 4-5 Cut and paste flow diagramFigure 4-6 Search screen Figure 4-8 Goto line screen Replacing TextGoto Line Figure 4-7 Replace screenFigure 4-9 Working memories Switching Between Files4.4 Opening Files Opening a File4.6 Saving a File Under a New Name 4.5 Renaming Files4.7 Deleting Files 4.9 Printing Files 4.8 Real Time PrintingFigure 4-10 Log file 4.10 Communications LogDisplaying the Communications Log Log File Printing the Log FileFigure 5-2 Set frequency screen 5. TRANSMISSION, RECEPTION5.1 Manual Calling Figure 5-1 Operate menuNote Step 9 and 10 are needed for ship to ship calling only Figure 5-3 Manual calling screenMode ARQ FEC Figure 5-4 Operate menu 5.2 Calling a StationFigure 5-5 Communication status display Figure 5-6 Send file screen 5.3 Transmitting a File from a Floppy Disk5.4 Selecting Receive Mode Stopping TransmissionFigure 5-7 Call Station menu 5.5 ARQ Mode OperationType a message from keyboard Send a file from a floppy diskFigure 5-8 Send file screen Figure 5-9 Communication status display5.6 FEC Mode Operation 5.7 Communication Example Registration procedureTransmitting message directly DIRTLX Answer or Advice Command an AbbreviationTable of Abbreviations 5-10Figure 5-10 Timer operation list 5.8 Timer OperationEnabling Timer Operation Stopping Timer OperationFigure 5-13 Communication status display 5.9 Scanning5.10 Communication Buffer Figure 5-12 Scanning group listFigure 6-1 Window menu 6. WINDOW MENU6.1 Window Menu Description Display NMEA DataFigure 6-3 Calendar CalendarRemote A, Remote B Distress Frequency TableFigure 7-1 MARITEX system and services 7.1 What is MARITEX?7. MARITEX OPERATION 7.2 Preparations for Transmission MARITEX ServicesRegistering Answerback Code Figure 7-2 Scan entry screen Registering Scan Groups10. Press the Enter key Figure 7-3 Scan entry screenValid on Table 7-1 MARITEX ChannelRegistering Stations Figure 7-4 Station entry screen8. Press the key to display the Scanning Group List Figure 7-5 Scanning group list example9. Select scan group Table 7-2 Commands processed by the DP-6 Commands7.3 Preparing Programs for Automatic Message Transmission MARITEX Traffic Manual Table 7-3 MARITEX short-code commandsTable 7-4 Other MARITEX short-code commands Note For other supporting and facility commands, consult the7-10 Store-and-Forward TelexFigure 7-6 Example macrofile for store-and-forward Telex Preparing a macrofile for store-and-forward Telex7-11 7-12 Figure 7-7 Save promptExtension Name Figure 7-8 Example macrofile for direct dialing Macrofile for Direct Dialing7-13 Display Procedure for direct dialing7-14 No. ProcedureFigure 7-9 Example of macrofile for use in multi address Macrofile for Multi Address7-15 Figure 7-10 Example of macrofile for semi-fax Macrofile for Semi-fax7-16 7.4 Transmitting in MARITEX System Basic Procedure7-17 7-18 Actual TransmissionFigure 7-11 Operate menu Figure 7-12 Call macro screenConnectors and Earth Connection 8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING8.1 Maintenance Cleaning the EquipmentSelf Test 8.2 Simple Troubleshooting8.3 Diagnostic Tests Power SupplyTone test 1 All characters Tone TestFigure 8-2 Self test results Figure 8-3 Tone testTone test 4 Mark Figure 8-4 All characters test screenTone test 2 Fox Tone test 3 BetaAP1-1 APPENDIX 1 ITU TELEX CHANNELS/ FREQUENCY LISTITU TELEX FREQUENCY TABLE 1/4 ITU TELEX FREQUENCY TABLE 2/4 AP1-2ITU TELEX FREQUENCY TABLE 3/4 AP1-3ITU TELEX FREQUENCY TABLE 4/4 AP1-4AP2-1 APPENDIX 2 INTERNATIONAL TELEX ABBREVIATIONSThis page is intentionally left blank Part Inmarsat5CPage OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW CONTENTSviii MENU TREEFILE OPERATIONS SYSTEM INITIALIZATIONTransmitting message stored on floppy disk multiple address INMARSAT-C COMMUNICATIONSDATA REPORTING AND POLLING DISTRESS ALERTPage Numerals in parenthesis are page numbers MENU TREEviii OPERATIONAL OVERVIEWInmarsat-C Maritime Customer Relations Officer Maritime Services Operations DepartmentFOREWORD IntroductionE-mail facility FeaturesFile Operations About This ManualMaintenance System InitializationFigure 1 FELCOM 12 system configuration FELCOM 12 System ConfigurationIntroduction INMARSAT-C SYSTEMFigure 2 Inmarsat-C satellite communication system Inmarsat System ConfigurationSatellite Position Table 1 Inmarsat system satellitesRegion SatellitePage NCS/NCS signaling link Communications NetworkNCS/LES signalling link MES signaling channelinterface Types of MESMES interface Terrestrial networkDistress Message Controller DMC-5Option Peripheral EquipmentDistress/Urgent Receiving Unit IC-303 Distress Alert Unit IC-302This page is intentionally left blank OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW When the audible alarm soundsThe Communication Unit Self testFigure 1-2 Terminal unit IB-581 The Terminal UnitFloppy disk drive Floppy diskFigure 1-3 Printer PP-510 Printer PP-510 optional supplyF1-F10 KeyboardKey description Figure 1-4 KeyboardCtrl ShiftSpace Bar Caps LockFigure 1-5 Keyboard, showing function menu keys Function MenusShortcut key operation Table 1-2 Shortcut keysTable 1-3 Function menu description Selecting menu, menu optionsFunction menu description Figure 1-6 File menuFigure 1-8 Logs menu Sample menu operationFigure 1-7 Standby display Press F6 to display the Logs menuFigure 1-10 Location of display indications Display Indications1 Distress alert information 2 Communication network mode6 Ocean region receiving 3 Communication unit status4 Communication unit remarks and DCE version number 5 Frame synchronization9 Date and time display Error Messages and Alerts7 Logging status 8 Other informationFigure 1-12 Setup menu Silencing the Audible AlarmSilencing the alarm by the Setup menu 1-121-13 Using a Personal Computer as a Terminal UnitInstalling the program PC requirements1-14 Contents of program diskFigure 2-1 Setup menu System SettingsTwo sets of DTEs installed SYSTEM INITIALIZATIONFigure 2-5 System setup menu System setupDate cannot be entered in the FFA version Figure 2-4 Setup menuFigure 2-8 System setup menu, MES operation mode Figure 2-7 System setup menu, preferred NCS7. Press Enter to open the selection window Figure 2-10 System setup menu, active port Figure 2-9 System setup menu, nav port15. Press Enter to open the selection window Figure 2-12 System setup menu, EGC output port Figure 2-11 System setup menu, message output port23. Press Enter to open the selection window Figure 2-13 System setup menu, update Terminal SetupFigure 2-14 Terminal Set up menu Login and Logout 4. Press Enter to start login Login3. Press 1 to display the Login screen Figure 2-16 Login screenFigure 2-17 Appearance of display screen during login LogoutFigure 2-19 Appearance of display screen during logout 5. Now you can turn off the power of the FELCOM2-10 Figure 2-18 Options menu, logout screenWhat is the EGC Enhanced Group Call service? EGC Settings2-11 2-12 EGC setupFigure 2-20 Setup menu Figure 2-21 EGC setup screenFigure 2-22 EGC setup screen, Navarea window 2-13Figure 2-23 Navareas 13. Press Enter to open the Waypoint window 2-14Figure 2-24 EGC setup screen, waypoint Figure 2-25 EGC setup, station codeFigure 2-27 EGC channel list Programming EGC channels2-15 Figure 2-26 EGC setup screen, update windowFigure 2-28 EGC channel list, cursor displayed Programming NCS Channels2-16 Figure 2-29 EGC channel list, update windowYes No 2-17Figure 2-31 NCS channel list, update window Figure 2-30 NCS channel listFigure 2-32 Setup menu LES List OperationsProgramming the LES list 2-18Figure 2-35 LES list, LES entry window 2-19Figure 2-36 LES list, text window Figure 2-37 LES selected from LES list Deleting and changing the LES listPrinting the LES list 2-20AOR West 2-21Table 2-1 LES IDs LES menuFigure 2-39 Sample station list Station List OperationsProgramming the station list 2-2210. Press Enter to open the destination type window 2-23Figure 3-41 Selection window for “destination type” 16. Press Enter to close the prefix code window 2-24Figure 2-42 Station list Editing the station listPrinting the station list 2-25Figure 2-44 Ship position Entering Own Ship’s Position2-26 Figure 2-47 Ship position, updateFigure 2-49 Setup menu, directories, message directory Setting Directories2-27 Figure 2-48 Setup menu, directoriesFigure 2-51 Setup menu, configuration, E-Mail Service List E-mail Service List2-28 Figure 2-50 Setup menu, configuration5. Press Enter to open the window for service station name entry 2-29Figure 2-53 Service station list 2-30 E-mail Setup7. Press ESC to return the stand by display 2-315. Press Enter to the update window Figure 2-56 update window 6. Press Enter againThis page is intentionally left blank Figure 3-1 File menu FILE OPERATIONSPreparing a Message Preparing a routine messageFigure 3-3 Addressee code Preparing a confidential messageExplanation of addressee code and password Figure 3-4 Addressee code and passwordFigure 3-5 Editor setup menu Editor menu setupFigure 3-8 Edit menu Cutting and pasting textFigure 3-6 Text editor screen Figure 3-7 Appearance of highlighted textFigure 3-10 Cursor selects location where to paste text Copying and pasting textFigure 3-9 Appearance of highlighted text Time or Pos. ins Insert with CitationSearch and Replace Go to lineFigure 3-13 FD Format confirmation screen Saving a MessageFormatting a floppy disk Figure 3-12 Format disk screenFigure 3-14 Save screen Saving a messageFigure 3-15 Configuration of file menu Save message, retain place on screenFigure 3-16 File menu, close file prompt Save message, clear screenFigure 3-17 Save screen Figure 3-18 Internal memory Opening a FileOpening a file 3-10Figure 3-20 How the change window feature works Switching between filesOpening a file where a working area is occupied 3-11Figure 3-24 Save screen Saving a File Under a New Name3-12 Figure 3-23 Save screen, prompt for saving a message before closingFigure 3-26 Sample print screen Printing a File3-13 Figure 3-25 Save screen, overwrite file nameFigure 3-27 Sample delete screen Combining FilesDeleting a File 3-14Figure 3-29 File, decode MIME Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions3-15 Figure 3-28 Prompt for verification of file deleteFigure 3-30 File, rename Rename3-16 Do the following to change file name 1. Press F1 2. PressTransmitting INMARSAT-C COMMUNICATIONSCode description Figure 4-1 Transmit menu Transmitting prepared messagecommon procedure for transmitting a message Table 4-1 Message, subscriber destination and codeFigure 4-3 Transmit message menu, destination type window Note An error message may appear under the conditions belowFigure 4-2 Transmit message menu 4. Press three times to place the cursor on the Destination Type line11 Operators Assistance 12 Dial Guide Figure 4-4 Transmit message menu, country/ocean code window91 Automatic Telex Test 1 Press to advance the cursor to the Modem Type line Figure 4-5 Transmit message menu, station ID window openedFigure 4-6 Transmit message menu, modem type window opened Figure 4-7 Transmit message menu, address window 2 Press Enter to open the window for address entryFigure 4-8 Transmit message menu, subject window opened Figure 4-9 Transmit message menu, select file window opened procedure for transmitting a message con’t from pageFigure 4-10 Transmit message menu, LES ID window opened Figure 4-11 Transmit message menu, option window opened Transmitting message stored on floppy disk multiple address TRANSMIT MESSAGE STATUSThe terminal unit displays transmit message status as follows The cursor is on the Priority line and “Normal” is selected 4-10Figure 4-12 Transmit menu 4. Press 1 to select Transmit MessageFigure 4-16 With asterisk mark 4-11b Select a file Figure 4-15 Select station screen12.Follow steps 13 thru 28 in the previous section 4-12Figure 4-17 LES list Figure 4-18 Sample LES table a Select LES b Press Enter4-13 Canceling transmissionFigure 4-20 Sample cancel screen Figure 4-22 Transmit menu Confirming delivery status message status list4-14 Figure 4-21 Cancel windowFigure 4-23 Sample request delivery states 4-15Message status list description Figure 4-24 Request delivery status display Manually requesting delivery status4-16 Note Some LES do not use certain codes4-17 The 2-digit code servicesFigure 4-26 Transmit message menu For maritime safety service 4-18For general utility 4-19 Inserting the destinations of a fax terminalFigure 4-27 Transmit message menu, FAX selected Please check network configuration.” appears When a message is receivedReceiving 4-202 display log Setting the receive alarm4-21 Figure 4-28 Auto mode setup menu4-22 Displaying receive messagesFigure 4-29 Sample display message screen Figure 4-30 Sample receive message Printing receive messages4-23 Figure 4-31 Location of passwordFigure 4-34 Auto mode setup menu Saving receive messages to a floppy diskAutomatically saving receive messages 4-244-25 Deleting receive messagesFigure 4-35 Sample delete message screen 4-26 Display LogDistress/Urgent Receiving Call Unit IC-303 Displaying and printing the display logdisplay log description Automatic printing of display log4-27 Figure 4-38 Auto mode setup menu4-28 EGC MessagesDisplay send message log or receive message log Displaying and reprinting EGC messages4-29 Displaying EGC closed network ID ENIDFigure 4-40 EGC network ID list 4-30 Receiving EGC distress or urgent messageFigure 5-1 Position reports menu Setting a data reportDATA REPORTING AND POLLING Data ReportingFigure 5-2 Data report menu Figure 5-3 Data report menu Figure 5-4 Position reports menu Setting a message reportFigure 5-5 Message report menu 13.Press Enter to close the station list Polling Polling commandFigure 5-6 Message Report Screen Figure 5-8 Sample MES message channel printout Polling receptionPolling command on MES message channel Figure 5-7 Polling commandFigure 5-9 Data network ID menu DNID Data Network IdentificationDisplaying DNID Figure 5-10 Sample MES signalling channel printoutEnabling/Disabling DNID Note “Disable”not permitted in FFA versionThis page is intentionally left blank Preparing a Distress Alert DISTRESS ALERTFigure 6-1 Distress Alert setup screen Figure 6-3 Distress Alert setup, distress alert updated Figure 6-2 Distress Alert setup, requesting confirmation of settingsUndesignated Note Within 3 seconds, the distress alert will not be tramsmitted Transmitting a Distress AlertFigure 6-4 Distress Alert Unit IC-302 Figure 6-5 Test Menu Testing Distress ButtonFigure 6-6 Distress alert button mode screen Figure 6-7 Sample distress message Distress CommunicationsFigure 6-8 Transmit message screen 14.Press Enter to transmit the distress message to the LES 11. Press Enter to close the LES list12.Press to place the cursor on TRANSMIT 13.Press Enter. The display should look similar to FigureFigure 7-2 Options menu, EGC-only receiver status OTHER FUNCTIONSAborting an Operation Figure 7-1 Options menuFigure 7-4 Ocean region screen Scanning NCSFigure 7-5 NCS scan confirmation screen Figure 7-6 EGC channel list screen Selecting EGC Receiving ChannelFigure 7-7 NCS channel list Selecting NCS ChannelSafety Information MAINTENANCEWhen the power can’t be turned on power lamp does not light General Checking and MaintenanceCleaning the terminal unit and communication unit Checking connectors and earth terminalFigure 8-1 Communication unit screen Self test at power application communication unitTesting the communication unit through the keyboard Self TestsPV test sequence Performance Verification PV TestFigure 8-2 Sample communication unit self test results Figure 8-3 PV test screen PV test procedureFigure 8-4 PV test screen Interpreting the PV tests results display Results of PV testFigure 8-5 Test menu Figure 8-6 Sample PV test resultsFigure 8-7 System status monitor display System Status MonitorPosition Interpreting the system status monitorWaypoint Note * requires data from the navigation device Replacing Internal BatteryThis page is intentionally left blank APPENDIX International Telex/Telephone Country Code ListPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Abbreviation International Telex AbbreviationsMeaning Meaning Glossary of AcronymsA-10 AcronymA-11 International Telegraphy AlphabetError Messages and Alerts A-12A-13 A-14 A-15 LES IDs ListThis page is intentionally left blank SPECIFICATIONS OF THE GMDSS RADIO RACK CONSOLE RC-1500-1T 3. RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SSB RADIOTELEPHONE FS-1562-251. GENERAL 2. TRANSMITTERLine output 0 dBm/ 600 ohms Standard FeaturesScan, Sweep, Noise Blanker, Voice-activated Squelch SPECIFICATIONS OF FS-5000 SSB RADIOTELEPHONE 93% max. at 35C 10 Relative HumidityFor MF band at 400 Wpep output 8 m whip antenna plus SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DSC/WATCH RECEIVER DSC-60 Page SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NBDP TERMINAL DP-6 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE INMARSAT MES FELCOM SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRINTER PP-510 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE AC/DC CHANGE-OVER UNIT RADIO SWITCH BOX

			Distress button
			Distress button
			pressed!
Nature of Distress
			NATURE: UNDESIGNATED
			NATURE: UNDESIGNATED
Position, Time	POS: 12˚34N 123˚45E AT 12:34
Position, Time	POS: 12˚34N 123˚45E AT 12:34
	TELEPHONE			2182.0 KHZ
DSC Distress		DSC FREQ :		2187.5 KHZ
DSC Distress		DSC FREQ :		2187.5 KHZ
Frequency used			KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
to transmit the

Furuno RC-1500-1T manual Distress Operations, Sending Distress Alert

Models: RC-1500-1T

3.DISTRESS OPERATIONS

3.1Sending Distress Alert

3.1.1Sending distress alert by DISTRESS button