Standard Horizon QUEST+ GX1256S - Manual (Page 33)

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5. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 3.5 to
4.5 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received.
6. To cancel a Distress Call
1) Press the [16/9] key
2) Press the [WX] key
3) Turn off the radio
4) Press the [DISTRESS] key, then press the [UP] or [DOWN] key until
“CANCEL” is shown on the LCD. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key.
7. When a distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds
and channel 16 is automatically selected.
8. To cancel the alarm, press any key.
NOTE
If the radio is receiving on a working channel or transmitting on a work-
ing channel, DSC calls will not be received.
7.5.2 Receiving a distress call
1. A distress call is received. “RECEIVED DISTRESS” will
appear on the LCD, and an emergency alarm will be heard.
Channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select the receiving
distress data:
• MMSI or Station Name
• TIME (UTC)
• Latitude • Longitude
NOTE
• If the received distress data does not include the position data, “NO
POSITION DATA” will scroll on the LCD.
• You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re-
quire assistance in any rescue attempt.