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1.4 Assistance
We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided
below. This number is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be useful
in the event of repair/assistance and/or loss and/or theft.
Serial number _______________________
____________________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If you have need of assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast guard by
sending a distress signal on Channel 16.
Or transmit your distress call using Digital Selective Calling on channel 70.
1.5 Manual Notes
Writing of this manual has been completed with the intention of supplying information
that is comprehensive, precise and up-to-date. Nevertheless, Midland does not
assume responsibility for the actual correspondence with the product and for the
consequences of possible errors caused by factors over which it has no control.
Equipment and options described may differ according to varying countries.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ………….” (name of vessel)
3. Your callsign or other indication of the vessel (and 9-digit DSC
ID if you have one.
4. “LOCATED AT …………” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress or assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While holding aside the key cover, press the DISTRESS key.
2. Repeat pressing soft key “Undefined” to select the type of
distress.
3. Holding aside the key cover, press and hold the DISTRESS key
for 5 seconds until you have heard 5 beeps.
4. Wait for an acknowledgement from a coast station. Channel
16 is automatically selected.
5. Press PTT and transmit the information listed above.
NOTE .
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with this transceiver. To comply
with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location
as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the
diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry
before applying the sticker.