Icom IC-M220 Instruction Manual

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187 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)D Regular callSelect the nature of the Distress call to include in the Regular Distress call.1. Push DISTRESS .• The “DISTRESS” screen is displayed.2. Push [ENT] to enter the Nature selection mode.3. Select the nature of the Distress, and then push[ENT]. (Example: Flooding)• The setting is saved and returns to the previous screen.L If no valid GPS data is being received, select“Position,” and then enter the latitude, longitude, andUTC.See “Entering the position and time” on page 16 fordetails.4. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS](the red button) for 3 seconds until you hear 3 shortcountdown beeps and a long beep sound.• The backlight blinks.5. After sending, wait for an Acknowledgment.• “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.L The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5minutes, until an Acknowledgment is received, or aDistress Cancel call is sent. (p. 19)6. When you receive an Acknowledgment, an alarmsounds. Push ALARM OFF to turn OFF the alarm.• Channel 16 is automatically selected.7. Hold down [PTT] to communicate.TIP: You can also send a Regular call by selecting the“Distress” item on the Menu screen.