DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
FM-4850 Operator’s Manual
received, or until the radio is turned off. The FM-4850 has a provision to pause the
retransmitting of the distress call. To pause the distress call, select "PAUSE".
Restart the DSC distress call
After you select “PAUSE”, the button is switched to "RESUME". At this time, you
can select "RESUME" to restart the DSC distress call.
Sending a distress cancel call
When the emergency is released, you can cancel the distress call.
Step 1 On the "CALL TRANSMITTED" page, select "CANCEL".
Step 2 Select "YES".
Step 3 Select "OK".
Step 4 Press and hold the PTT key to announce your situation.
All stations. (Repeat 3 times)
This is (Own ship name & call sign).
MMSI 123456789
Our position is 09°12.1234’ N, 123°45.1234’ E.
Cancel my DISTRESS ALERT
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Step 5 Select "OK" to return to the home screen.
4.3.2 How to Receive a DSC Distress Call
Step 1 When a DSC distress call is received, the emergency alarm sounds.
Rotate the Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm.