Standard Horizon CPV550 19.2.1 Receiving a DSC Distress Call, 19.3ALL SHIPS CALL, 19.3.0 Transmitting an All Ships Call, [CLR], [ENT], [ENT], [ENT], [CALL], Safety, CPV550, Urgency

Cancel a DSC Distress Call

If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the CPV550 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error.

After a DSC Distress call has be transmitted, press the [CLR] key, then press the [ENT] key and the cancel call will be transmitted.

19.2.1 Receiving a DSC Distress Call

1.When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency alarm sounds.

2.The CPV550 automatically switches to channel 16, and “RECEIVED DISTRESS ALERT” popup window is shown on the display.

3.Press any key to stop the alarm.

NOTE

You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt.

19.3ALL SHIPS CALL

The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety.

URGENCY Call:This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16.

SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels. This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite.

19.3.0 Transmitting an All Ships Call

1.Select the chart page and press the [CALL] key. The “DSC Operation” menu soft keys appear below the display.

2.Press the [ALL SHIPS] soft key and a “ALL SHIPS CALL” popup window will be shown on the display.

3.Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down or turn the Channel knob to select the call (Urgency or Safety), then press [ENT].

4.Press [ENT] again to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call.

5.After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to CH16.

6.Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the priority of the call. Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications.

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