Cobra Electronics Marine Radio COBRA MARINE User Manual

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MAYDAY
PAN
SECURITE
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EmergencyMessages
AndDistressProcedure
11
MarineEmergencySignals
The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are:
The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened
by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person
is in jeopardy. (This signal is prope
rly pronounced pahn.)
The safety signal SECURITE i
s used for messages about the safety of navigation or
important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-it-tay.)
When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate
signal is to be spoken three (3) times prior to the message.
IfYouHearADistressCall
You must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals priority
over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on Channel 16
for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates directly to
the emergency.
If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio. If it is
not answered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is not nearby,
wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge. Even if
you cannot render d
irect assistance, you may be in a position to relay
the
message.
VHFMarineRadioProtocols
10
English
RadiotelephoneCalls
Radiotelephone Calls
•
Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on
the telephone network by using the services of public coast stations. Calls can be
made — for a fee — between your radio and telephones on land, sea, and in the air.
See pages 58 through 69 for the public correspondence (marine operator) channels.
If you plan to use these services, consider registering wi
th the operator of the
public coast station that you plan to work through. Those services can provide
you with detailed information and procedures to follow.
NOTICE
Y
ou may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call.
Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular
telephone. Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be
heard by anyone who ha
s a radio and tunes to the channel you are using.
Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
•
The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason
to have a VHF marine radio. The marine environment can be unforgiving,
and what may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a
situation beyond your control.
The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls, and
coordinates all search and rescue efforts. De
pending on the availability of
other
capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity,
Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched.
In any event, do communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience
difficulties and before your situation becomes an emergency. Use the emergency
message procedures only after your situation has become grave or you are faced
wi
th a sudden danger threatening life or property and requiring immediate help.
Use
channel 16 to communicate your emergency message. Make sure you transmit
on high power. If you are merely out of gas, do not send an emergency message.
Drop your anchor and call a friend or marine to bring the fuel you need or to give
you a tow.
VHFMarineRadioProtocols
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