English VHF NX2000
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3. The time (from NMEA or Manual input);
4. The nature of the distress.
After the Distress Alert has been sent, the Radio will automatically tune to channel 16
and the Radio will repeat the Alert approximately every four minutes until either an
acknowledgement is received, or (CLR) key is pressed (it is not recommended that the
Distress Alert is cancelled manually by pressing (CLR) key unless you are requested to
do so by the rescue authorities).
While the Distress Alert remains active, an intermittent alarm will continue to sound
approximately once every 25 seconds.
When an acknowledgement is received from the Rescue Co-ordination Centre, this will
cancel the Distress Alert transmission from the Radio and automatically switch the
Radio to the required working channel. The subsequent Rescue Co-ordination will be
performed using the voice-working channel.
7.2 Routine Call
To make a Routine Call, press (CALL) key on the fist microphone/- controller to select
Routine Call. The screen as below:
Then enter the corresponding MMSI number with the keypad and select a working
channel by pressing the ▲ or ▼ key on the keypad from the channel list.
Press (ENT) key and the Radio will send a Routine Call; the Radio will change to the
following screen as you wait reply.
