■ Distress Alert Message Procedure

For FURUNO MF/HF Radio (Model : FS-1570, FS-2579, FS-5070)

Below is the procedure for transmitting a distress alert via radiotelephone.
Transmit the distress alert when a life-endangering situation occurs on your vessel.

1. Open the DISTRESS button cover and press the DISTRESS button more than four seconds to show the following display, then release the DISTRESS button.        

    2.   After the distress message has been transmitted, the following displays appear in order

         
         
    3.  The audio alarm sounds ; press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm
   
    Say MAYDAY three times
    Say "This is . . ." name of your vessel and your message sign three times
    Give nature of distress and assistance needed
    Give discription of your vessel(type, number of persons onboard, etc.)and any other
    information which may aid in rescue

    Note: If the distress message is not acknowledged by coast station, it will be transmitted
              again after 3 min 30 seconds to 4 min 30 seconds.