ACR Electronics Y1-03-0211 Marine RADAR User Manual


 
Y1-03-0211 Rev D 86
4.2 Activating the SRM Safety Related Message Button
The desired Distress Message Text can be selected by pressing the appropriate number on
the keyboard. By pressing the [Exit] button, it is possible to escape from this screen without
sending the SRM Message.
NOTE: If no Message Subject is selected, the message is automatically sent as an
undesignated distress call.
Dynamic Keys: SRM Broadcast Message
[M5]
[Select]
Confirm
Message
Selection
[Enter]
Confirm
Message
Selection
[M8]
[Exit]
Return to
Vessel Listing
Sending an SRM Message:
Upon selection of a message, this screen shows the emergency information, which will be
sent and should be checked before transmission. To confirm message transmission to all
vessels within range it is necessary to activate either the [Send] or [SRM] button. The [Back]
button takes the user back to the Message Selection Menu without sending the message.
N 1
o
22' E 0
o
15' |1>0.10 2>1.30|3>1.80nm
************ Write Message *************
-SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM-
Broadcast message
1. UNDESIGNATED
2. FIRE, EXPLOSION
3. FLOODING
4. COLLISION
5. GROUNDING
6. LISTING, IN DANGER OF CAPSIZING
7. SINKING
8. DISABLED AND ADRIFT
9. ABANDONING SHIP
10. PIRACY/ARMED ROBBERY ATTACK
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NUM| Select->| | |<-Exit
N 1
o
22' E 0
o
16' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
************ Write Message *************
-SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM-
Broadcast message
MAYDAY,DE,ANDREA DORIA,D11233,1193046,PO
S:N 1
o
22.658'_E 0
o
16.102'_UTC15:36 - F
IRE, EXPLOSION
************** Send SRM? ***************
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| Send | | |<-Back