5.5.1 VHF-DSC Radiotelephone (standard)

Operate the radiotelephone according to following instructions:

• Power the device with the magneto-thermal switches placed on the electrical panel on the control panel.
• Press ON/C key; as default setting the device switches on the priority channel (16) frequency. If the function “LAST CHANNEL USED” has been previously set, the radiotelephone will switch on the frequency of the last channel selected.

The display shows the channel number, the volume, and squelch levels.

WARNING

For channel selection or special function instructions, please refer to the radiotelephone Manufacturer’s manual.

The keyboard has digital keys for the selection of the channels and function keys for the adjustment of the volume, of the squelch and of the scanning function.
The SHIFT key allows the access to the secondary functions.

The PTT key (press for transmission) located on the port side of the device, is activated when the receiver is unhooked from the holder.

Key 16 allows selecting the channel for vocal rescue request. It is however possible to carry out selective digital calls, quicker and simpler than the traditional calls. To obtain this, lift the protection flap placed on the front side of the radiotelephone. Then press the DISTRESS key to get access to the various functions.

Radiotelephone keyboard

Use keys ▲ and ▼ to scroll the various distress grades available:

• Not defined (default setting)
• Abandonment
• Piracy
• Man overboard (MOB)
• Fire
• Flooding
• Collision
• Grounding
• Listing
• Sinking
• Adrift

Keep DISTRESS key pressed to to start countdown (5 seconds) before the message is sent.
Press ON/C to return to normal mode.

CAUTION

The DSC-call should only be made if the yacht is in a real distress situation. Otherwise, to send a DSC-call with no need is considered as an infringement.