Icom IC-M90 Instruction Manual

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iiIN CASE OF EMERGENCYIf your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels andthe Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.❍ USING CHANNEL 16DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-sel.4. “LOCATED AT ..................... ” (your position)5. The nature of the distress and assistancerequired.6. Any other information which might facilitatethe rescue.RECOMMENDATIONCLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESHWATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and control-lers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is anyreason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective.For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal isdamaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken,or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detachedfrom the transceiver.MIC/SP