Furuno FM-8800D/8800S User Manual
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2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION
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Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16
Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.
Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC.
Follow the instructions of the coast station.
Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in
distress over DSC CH70.
Communicate with vessel in distress.
No reply
Reply received
Begin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress.
Transmitting DIST ACK signal
If your vessel meets the requirements necessary to transmit the DIST ACK
signal, do the following:
When a distress alert from other ship is received, the following screen appears.
The alarm sounds and the ALARM lamp blinks.
Distress
call received.
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
ID IN DIST : 123456789
CANCEL ALARM
SIMP TP