Receiving a distress call – Raymarine Ray215e User Manual
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Operation with Minimum Function Handset
PRESS & HOLD
DISTRESS
Waiting for Acknowledge
Switches to Channel 16
PRESS & HOLD
DISTRESS
After 1 sec, countdown begins
Distress call transmitted
Hold DISTRESS for full 5 seconds
Acknowledge signal received
Receiving a Distress Call
When a DSC Distress call is received, the radio automatically enters DSC
mode if you are currently on a selected working channel or private channel,
in the Monitor mode, or in the Scan mode. You will not receive a DSC
call if the radio is transmitting or receiving a non-DSC call.
1. When receiving a calling signal, the unit sounds the DSC tone and
enters the DSC mode. A “d” flashes in the small channel display for
Distress.
2. Press the DSC/PRI key. The radio accepts the call, silences the alarm,
and switches to channel 16.
Note: When a Distress Call is received, the unit emits a VERY LOUD
distress alarm tone. Pressing the DSC/PRI key mutes this alarm but does
NOT cancel the Distress Call.
3. Because it is Class “D” DSC compliant, the RAY215E can receive a
DSC Distress Call but cannot acknowledge or relay the call. After the
Distress Call is received, attempt to contact the vessel in distress on
channel 16 and render assistance.
Switch to Channel 16
PRESS & RELEASE
DSC
Distress Call received