Receiving a DSC Distress Alert | Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E

9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert

1. When a DSC Distress Alert is received, an emer- gency alarm sounds.

Then channel 16 is automatically selected.

2. Press any key to stop the alarm.

3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the dis- play to show the position of the vessel in distress.

4 If the position of the vessel distress data does not include position, the LCD will show the display on the right.

NOTE

When there is an unread Distress Alert, the “DSC” icon will blink. You may review the unread Distress Alert from the DSC Log, refer to section “9.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Di- rectory.”

NOTE

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

9.3.3 Distress Relay

The Distress Relay allows you to send (relay) the received Distress Alert to other vessel.

1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Log” menu.

3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Distress” with the CHANNEL selector knob.

4. Press the [ENT] key, then select the station (name or MMSI number) to be sent (relay) the received Dis- tress Alert with the CHANNEL selector knob.

5. Press the [ENT] key. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the “Indi-

vidual” you want to send (relay) the received Distress Alert, if you have already set up the Individual Direc- tory (refer to section “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual

/Position Call Directory” for setting) or “Manual,” then press the [ENT] key.

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Contents

Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Matrix GX3000E Table of Contents Appendix General Information Packing ListOptions Installation Note Getting Started About VHF RadioSelecting AN Antenna Coaxial Cable Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting InstallationLocation Mounting the Radio Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio Electrical Connections Wire Color/Description Connection Examples Accessory Cable Changing the GPS Time Checking GPS Connections Local Changing the Time Location Changing COG to True or Magnetic Receiver Audio Tone Control GX3000E Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection RAM+ mic procedure Basic Operation Power Switch / Volume Control VOL/PWR Controls and Indicators PA/FOG Key WX Key Distress Key Accessory Connection Cable 16/9 Key PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Memo Transmission Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTBasic Operation Reception Noaa Weather Alert INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada ModeSIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE Noaa Weather Channels Emergency Channel 16 USE Noaa Weather Alert Testing Making Telephone Calls Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 or Dual Watch to Priority Channel Operating on Channels 13 Scanning Selecting the Scan TypeMemory Scanning M-SCAN Priority Scanning P-SCAN Operating the PA Hail mode Operating the FOG Horn mode13 PA/FOG Operation Intercom Operation Navigation Indication Calling Communication Voice Scrambler General Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiWhat is an MMSI? Digital Selective Calling Programming the Mmsi Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert DSC Distress Alert Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Distress Relay Receiving a DSC Distress Alert Transmitting an All Ships Call ALL Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call Individual Call Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory Setting up Individual Reply Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer Pre-Programmable Calling Transmitting an Individual Call Manual Calling Receiving an Individual Call Call Waiting Directory To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory Group Call Setting up a Group Call Transmitting a Group Call Manual Calling Receiving a Group Call Position Request Setting up Position Reply Pre-Programmable Request Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Manual Request Automatically reply Receiving a Position Request Setting up a Position Send Ringer Position SendTransmitting a DSC Position Send Call Receiving a DSC Position Send Call DSC Transmission Test Manual Inputting GPS Location LAT/LON Radio Setup Lamp AdjustingLCD Contrast Time Offset True Magnetic Change NAV display Time Location Scan Type Priority Channel SET KEY Beep ON/OFF Scan Resume Time WX Alert Channel Name Change Flybridge Naming the Radio or Second Station MIC or Handset FOG Alert Tone Frequency Squelch Control SQL Activates the squelch adjusting mode Enhanced RAM+ MIC Operation11.1 RAM+ MIC Controls PTT Push-To-TalkSWITCH Activates transmission KEY Power Switch PWR Distress KEY 11.2 PA/FOG Operation Operating the PA / HailerOperating the FOG Horn Press and hold the Dwic key while in Radio mode Manual Inputting of the GPS Location LAT/LON 11.5 DSC/RADIO Setup Mode Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG PWR key PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Activates transmission12 VH-310 Handset Operation 12.1 VH-310 Handset Controls Secondary use Keypad 1DIM key Secondary use 12.2 PA/FOG Operation Intercom Operation Manual Inputting of the GPS Location LAT/LON Radio SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menu 12.5 DSC/RADIO Setup Mode External Speaker AF Selection Type Pattern Usage FOG Horn Timing Chart Maintenance Replacement PartsFactory Service Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Chart Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE VHF Marine Channel Chart 157.075 Government Only Environmental protection operations General Specifications Declaration of Conformity Vertex Standard