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4.6.18.7Receiving an All Ships Call
When an All Ships Call is received, an alert is sounded. The LCD displays the type of All Ships call being received, along with the sender’s MMSI number, and a prompt to press ENT to accept or CLR to log the call. The DSC alert and the displayed message continue until either ENT or CLR is pressed. If ENT is pressed, the radio switches to Channel 16 and the contents of the communication are stored in the log. If CLR is pressed, the radio reverts to the mode before receiving the All Ships Call and the contents are stored in the log.
ENT
CLR
If CLR is pressed, the radio reverts to the mode before receiving Urgency Call
4.6.18.8 Transmitting a Distress Call
A Distress Call allows you to send out a digital “packet” of data at high power that includes your position, time, and MMSI number. All ships and stations outfitted with the correct type of DSC equipment will be able to pinpoint your position and either relay the information or respond directly. Using the Distress key overrides all other functions.
Two types of Distress Calls can be made: one that specifies the type of distress and one that does not.