User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Notes
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Getting Started
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- Receiving and Making Calls
- Advanced Features
- Radio Check
- Remote Monitor
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Contacts Settings
- Call Indicator Settings
- Call Log Features
- Call Alert Operation
- Emergency Operation
- Text Messaging Features
- Privacy
- IP Site Connect
- Security
- Lone Worker
- Utilities
- Setting the Squelch Level
- Setting the Power Level
- Turning the Option Board Feature(s) On or Off
- Turning the Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or Off
- Turning the Public Address System On or Off
- Turning the External Public Address System On or Off
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Horns/Lights On or Off
- Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off
- Setting the Tone Alert Volume Offset Level
- Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off
- Turning the LED Indicators On or Off
- Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Keypad Microphone Features
- Using the Keypad
- Additional Advanced Features
- Selecting a Zone by Alias Search
- Initiating a Radio Check by Manual Dial
- Initiating Remote Monitor by Manual Dial
- Making a Private Call by Manual Dial
- Making a Group, Private or All Call with the Programmable Number Key
- Making a Group, Private, Phone or All Call by Alias Search
- Viewing an Entry in the Scan List by Alias Search
- Editing the Scan List by Alias Search
- Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed Call List
- Making a Call Alert by Manual Dial
- Text Messaging
- Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)
- Security
- Password Lock Features
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Limited Warranty
- Notes
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF
Frequency Range
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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the
VHF Frequency Range
Take a moment to review the following:
Special Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 103
Operating Frequency Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 104
Special Channel Assignments
Emergency Channel
If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require
emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress
call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard.
Transmit the following information, in this order:
1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN
__________.”
State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed
by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3
times.
3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.
4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”
State the position of the vessel in distress, using any
information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:
• latitude and longitude
• bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic
north)
• distance to a well-known landmark
• vessel course, speed or destination
5 State the nature of the distress.
6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.
7 State the number of persons on board and the number
needing medical attention, if any.
8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to
responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or
tonnage, hull color, etc.
9 “OVER.”
10 Wait for a response.
11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the
radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you
receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions
given to you.
Non-Commercial Call Channel
For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports,
rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing
information, use VHF Channel 9.