7-9 Send using the distress log (DIST LOG)

DSC CALL

▲

02 SEASPRAY

02 SEASPRAY

CHOOSE CH

ALL SHIPS

DISTRESS

►CALL BACK

►INTER-SHIP

CALL LOG

 

FLOODING

DELETE

►DISTR LOG

▼

 

INFO

MANUAL

SENT CALL

ENT-- OPTION

 

 

02 SEASPRAY INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND?

The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most recent received Distress Calls, so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as follows:

1.Select DSC CALL then DIST LOG.

2.The most recently received Distress Call is the first entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select the entry that you want to call and press ENT.

3.Select one of the following options:

•CALL BACK To CALL the station.

•DELETE To delete the details from the distress log.

• INFO

To view additional information about the station.

4.Select CALL BACK and press ENT.

5.Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.

6.The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

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