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DSC call menu |
V60 User Guide
All ships
Used to place a call to ALL DSC equiped vessels in range, much like
a distress call. The nature of the call must be selected, and can be
either SAFETY or URGENCY.
When the SEND TO page is displayed, turn the channel knob to
select the channel to use for voice communication.
Call logs
Shows a record of SENT, RECEIVED, and DISTRESS calls.
POS request
Used to send a postion request to another vessel. The call can be
initiated by selected an existing vessel in the CONTACTS, by entering
in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel in the
RECENT list.
As no voice communication is required, no option is given to select
a ship-ship channel.
POS report
Used to send a position report to the vessel being called.
DSC test
Used to place a TEST call to a single other vessel. The call can be
initiated by selected an existing vessel in the CONTACTS, by entering
in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel in the
RECENT list.
Communication channel selection is not possible.
MMSI/GPS
Shows entered MMSI number and GPS fix information.
