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When the CLR key is pressed, the unit exits the DSC mode continues
monitoring Channel 16 on high power. Regardless of the handset state, the
DSC Distress alert is sounded at maximum volume on the external speaker.
3.5.26.9 Receiving a Distress Call
When a Distress call is received, the DSC indicator flashes, dSr appears
on the 7-segment display, and the DSC Distress alert is sounded. On the
dot matrix display are scrolled RECEIVED, DISTRESS, the type of distress,
the MMSI number, the transmitting time, the latitude, and longitude of the
transmitting station.
The DSC Distress Alert and the displayed message continue until either
ENT or CLR are pressed. Pressing ENT stores the contents of the call in
the log and switches the radio to Channel 16. Pressing CLR also logs the
call but then reverts the radio to the mode before receiving the Distress
call.
ENT
If CLR is pressed, the radio
reverts to the mode before
receiving Distress Call
CLR