Sending a Distress Alert
The alert button is located under the flap at the bottom of the unit. To trigger an alert, lift the flap and hold down the alert button for 5 seconds. The screen will display ‘Sending Alert’ and the RockSTAR will try to transmit an alert message.
This will trigger notification of your internal In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts
Sending an Alert
Lift the flap at the bottom of RockSTAR to access the red distress button.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The screen will update to ALERT mode and a countdown to the message being sent.
At the end of the 5 seconds, the alert will attempt to send.
If you are in an alert situation, ensure that you give your alert the best possible chance of sending by considering the orientation of the RockSTAR. Ensure it has a good view of the sky, or as good a view as is possible in your situation. The better the view of the sky, the more likely it is that your alert will be received.
The RockSTAR will now be in Emergency Mode and will send tracking signals at the rate selected in the Tracking menu.
The emergency tracking rates can be found under Main Menu > Tracking > Distress
Sending a Distress Cancellation
To send a distress cancellation and resume normal tracking; navigate to the Alerts menu by pressing OK and scrolling to Alerts and pressing OK
At the bottom of the menu select Send Alert Cancel and press OK.
You will be asked to confirm; press OK to confirm (use the back arrow to cancel)
The RockSTAR will return to its regular state and tracking rates.