Raymarine RAY50 Mounting And Getting Started - page 21
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1. Press and hold the DISTRESS button for 3 seconds.
Once the DISTRESS button is pressed a 3 second
count down will begin, when the count down reaches
zero the DSC distress call is transmitted.
The distress call is repeated automatically until it is
acknowledged.
2. Once an acknowledgement is received, or if no
acknowledgement is received for 15 seconds; press
and hold the PTT button.
3. Slowly and clearly speak the details of the distress
in the following format:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
This is
MAYDAY
My position is bearing and distance from a known point.> I am etc.> I have other information — drifting, flares fired etc.> I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER 4. Release the PTT button. Making a Mayday call In an emergency you can use your unit to make a Mayday call. 1. Press the 16 PLUS button. 2. Press and hold the PTT button. 3. Slowly and clearly speak the details of the distress: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is MAYDAY My position is bearing and distance from a known point.> I am etc.> I have other information — drifting, flares fired etc.> I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER 4. Release the PTT button. 5. If an acknowledgement is not received then repeat steps 2 to 4 above. Cancelling a distress call before transmission To cancel a distress call before it is transmitted follow the steps below: 1. Release the DISTRESS button before the count down timer completes. When the button is released you will be returned to normal operation. Cancelling a distress call after transmission A distress call can be cancelled after it has been transmitted. Dxxxxx-1 4 1 2 3 1. Select Options. 2. Select Cancel distress. 3. Select Yes to confirm cancellation. 4. Select OK. 5. Press and hold the PTT button and make a broadcast to all stations giving your vessel’s name, call sign and MMSI number and cancel the false distress alert Example: “All, Stations, All Stations, All Stations. This is 21