Standard Horizon CPV350 - Manual (Page 97)

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Cancel a DSC Distress Call
If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the CPV350
allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel
the Distress Call that was made in error.
Press [CLR], then press [ENT].
19.2.1 Receiving a DSC Distress Call
1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency alarm
sounds.
2. The CPV350 automatically switches to channel 16, and
“RECEIVED DISTRESS ALERT” popup window is shown
on the display.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
NOTE
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue
attempt.
19.3 ALL SHIPS CALL
The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations
without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be
designated as Urgency or Safety.
URGENCY Call:This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have
a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the
same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16.
SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels. This message
usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water,
loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message. This call
is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite.
19.3.0 Transmitting an All Ships Call
1. Press [CALL]. The “DSC Operation” menu soft keys appear below the display.
2. Press [ALL SHIPS] and a “ALL SHIPS CALL” popup window
will be shown on the display.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down or turn the Channel
knob to select the call (Urgency or Safety), then press [ENT].
4. Press [ENT] again to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call.
5. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will switch
to CH16.
6. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the
microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite”
depending on the priority of the call. Say your call sign and announce
the channel you wish to switch to for communications.