Calling All Vessels Within Range
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From the VHF screen, select
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- Select All Ships.
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Under Category, select the DSC
call category:
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Select Safety if the call is related to important navigation or weather information.
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Select Urgency if the call is related to the safety of a ship or person, such as an equipment failure or a medical emergency, but does not require immediate action from nearby vessels.
NOTE: If the reason for your call requires immediate action from nearby vessels, you should send a distress call (Placing a Distress Call). -
- Turn the dial to select the follow-up channel for voice communication.
- Press the dial or select Call on this channel to place the call.