Standard Horizon QUANTUM Series GX3500S - Manual (Page 71)

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[DW] Key
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until
either signal is received. (Dual watch)
Secondary use
Press and hold [DW] key, intercom operation will operate between radio
and RAM+ Mic.
[NAV] Key
Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays
Position Data and Time from the GPS.
Secondary use
Press and hold [NAV] key to access PA/FOG function menu.
[WX] Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from
any channel location.
Secondary use
Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switch the Chan-
nel Group.
NOTE: If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden.
[DISTRESS] KEY
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call:
1. Lift the red rubber cover.
2. Press and hold the Red button. The RAM+ display will count down (3-2-
1) and then transmit the Distress call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, Ch70 and “ ” icon will appear on
the LCD. After the message has been sent, the radio and RAM+ will
sound a Distress Alarm.
4. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission on
CH16 or CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is re-
ceived. “
DISTRESS ” and “ WAITING ” will appear on the
LCD.
5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel 16
and advise your distress situation.
6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is
repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment
is received.
7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a
distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically
selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your dis-
tress.