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3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the

regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a normal

weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.

4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and

the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast.

5. Press the

[

]

key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.

NOTE

If the

[

]

key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes

and then the weather report will be received.

NOTE

The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is re-

ceiving on one of the NOAA weather channels.

10.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing

NOAA tests the alert system every Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test

the GX1500S’s NOAA Weather alert feature, on Wednesday between 11AM

and 1PM, setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is heard.

10.7 EMERGENCY

(

CHANNEL 16 USE

)

Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is defined

as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on

and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-

day. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name).

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name).

3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-

netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation

aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.

4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart

attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).

5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).

6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.

7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.

8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other

distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9. End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and

listen.

10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-

sponse, try another channel.

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