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* Received * DISTRESS CALL
ID: CH70
Acknowledge call < >
ACK RELAY END ---
* Ready for calling *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
1 Press the [ALARM STOP] key to silence the alarm.
Then, press the [ENT] key successively to view
contents of distress message.
2 If you do not receive DIST ACK from coast station
within three minutes and your vessel meets
requirements (see previous page) for transmitting
DIST ACK, transmit it by pressing the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
ID of vessel in distress
Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to normal display.
(Your vessel
transmitting
DIST ACK)
Transmitting DIST ACK
When you receive retransmission of distress alert from vessel in
distress.
After transmitting DIST ACK
Begin search and rescue operations for the vessel in distress, com-
municating with the vessel over CH16 (automatically set) on the
FM-8500. Relay distress alert to coast station by MF DSC. Fi-
nally, follow instruction of the coast station.