Icom VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER, IC-M502 Case of Emergency, Channel 16 is automatically selected

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M502.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16.

USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1.“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

2.“THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel)

3.Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one).

4.“LOCATED AT ...............” (your position)

5.The kind of the distress and assistance required.

6.Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on channel 70.

USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1.While lifting up the switch cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep.

2.Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

3.Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as at left.

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