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3.4 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.

3.5 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 softkey “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.

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