The FTDX1200 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature:

1. Prsss the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.     2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob (or press the ▲ / ▼ buttons) to select Menu item "184 EMERGENCY FRQ TX".     3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob (or press the ▲ / ▼ buttons) to select "ENABLE".     4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Emergency communicaton on this spot frequency is now possible.     5. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to enter the Memory mode. Press the [MCH/GRP] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to select the emergency channel ("EMERGENCY"), which is found between channels "5M-10" and "01". NOTE: The receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally while using this frequency, but variation of the transmit frequency is not possible. The full specifications of the FTDX1200 are not necessarily guaranteed on this frequency, but power output and receiver sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose of emergency communication. If you wish to disable operation capability on the Alaska Emergency Frequency, repeat the above procedures, but set the Menu item "184 EMERGENCY FRQ TX" to "DISABLE" in step 3. In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for this frequency should be approximately 43' 3" on each leg (90' 6" total length). Emergency operation on 5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service. This transceiver is not authorized for operation, under the FCC part 87, for aeronautical communications.