Icom IC-M802 [28/78] D when no acknowledgement is received

Icom IC-M802 [28/78] D when no acknowledgement is received
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CALL PROCEDURE
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When no acknowledgement is received
If no acknowledgement is received, the emergency
alarm will sound continuously. In this case, the IC-
M802 automatically transmits the distress call again
every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.
Push [CANCEL/CALL] if you want to stop the alarm.
A distress relay call may be received after several
minutes from another ship if an acknowledgement
cannot be received from a coast station directly.
CAUTION!
DO NOT push [CANCEL/CALL] while waiting for an
acknowledgement, otherwise the distress call repeat
is cancelled.
Push [CANCEL/CALL] only when you want to can-
cel repeated transmission.
DD
After receiving an acknowledgement call
The following should commence your voice transmis-
sion after receiving a distress acknowledgement from
a coast station (or another ship).
•“MAYDAY
•“This is ..... (your ship name).
The 9-digit identity AND the call sign (or
other identication of the ship)
The ships position if the DSC distress
does not included it.
The nature of the distress and assistance
required.
Any other information which might facili-
tate the rescue.
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