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CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

AC outlet. This may pose a ﬁre hazard or result in an electric

shock.

RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch

the antenna or an internal antenna connector during trans-

mission. This may result in an electric shock or a burn.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more

than 16 V DC. This connection will ruin the transceiver.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F).

DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the ves-

sel’s engine. When your vessel’s engine is OFF and the

transceiver is transmitting, the vessel’s battery will soon be-

come exhausted.

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

KEEP the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away

as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other elec-

tronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.

KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter

away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and

the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16.

❍ USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)

3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-

sel.

4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)

5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-

quired.

6. Any other information which might facilitate

the rescue.