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4-30 Operation with a Full Function Handset
4.4.16.7 Receiving 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
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
If CLR is pressed, the radio
reverts to the mode before
receiving Urgency Call
CLR
4.4.16.8 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.
Unspecified Distress Call
To make a Distress Call without specifying type of distress:
1. Open the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset and press
and hold the DISTRESS key. After one second, dSr flashes on the 7-
segment display and the DSC indicator appears. On the dot matrix
display, countdown message appears prompting you to hold the
DISTRESS key for 4 more seconds.