Furuno FS-5070 - Manual (Page 44)

4. DISTRESS OPERATIONS
4-6
The display changes as below (example).
Compose msg.
NATURE : FLOODING
POS: 35
°
00 . 0000 N
135
°
00.0000E AT 12:34
DISTRESS MSG TYPE :
COMM MODE : TELEPHONE
DSC FREQ : 2187.5 kHz
GO TO VIEW
16. Press the DISTRESS button more than four seconds to send the distress alert.
Distress alert
message in progress!
TIME TO GO : 38S
NATURE: FLOODING
POS: 35
°
00.0000N
TELEPHONE
2182.0 kHz
DSC FREQ : 2187.5 kHz
135
°
00.0000E AT 12:34
17. When the distress acknowledge call is received, use the telephone or telex to
communicate.
For telephone, follow step 3 on page 4-3. For NBDP, follow the procedure below.
Communicating by NBDP Terminal Unit
The message “STATION ENTRY COMPLETED FROM DSC. Press any key to escape.”
Appears on the NBDP’s display.
1. Press any key on the NBDP Terminal Unit to erase the message.
2. Press the function key F3 on the keyboard of the NBDP Terminal Unit to show the
Operate menu.
3. Choose “Call Station” and then press the Enter key.
Call Station
Station List
DSC
ABC-6M
ABC-12M
ABC-8M
FURUNO
Station Set up
Station : DSC
ID Code :
Mode : ARQ FEC
Tx Freq : 2174.50
Rx Freq : 2174.50
4. “DSC” is selected; press the Enter key to connect the communications line.
“Connect” appears in reverse video.
5. Type and transmit your message, giving the following information:
• Ship’s name and call sign
• Nature of distress and assistance needed
• Description of your vessel
6. Press the function key F10 (BREAK) to disconnect the line.
For NBDP details, see Chapters 7 through 10.