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DSC procedures | V90S User Manual
Sending a DSC test call
To make sure DSC is working correctly, you can send a test call to a
buddy or any other station equipped with a DSC radio.
1.
Select DSC MENU
→
DSC TEST.
2.
Select a buddy from your buddy list, or select MANUAL NEW to
enter the MMSI you want to call.
3.
When the SEND prompt appears:
•
Press [OK] to send the request on CH70, or
•
Press [X] to exit without sending.
4.
When you hear the acknowledgement alert tone:
•
Press the [SILENC] softkey to silence the alert.
5.
If there is no reply within 30 seconds, the display shows: “SEND
AGAIN?”
You can then select:
•
[YES] to send again, or
•
[NO] to quit and return to standby mode.
¼ Note:
For information on receiving a DSC test call, see “Receiving a
DSC test call” on page 61.
Receiving DSC calls
Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels or coast
stations within range:
Call type Page
Distress page 58
Individual page 59
All ships page 59
Group page 60
Geographic page 60
DSC test call page 61
DSC CALL
SENT CALL
LL REQUEST
TRACK BUDDY
DSC TEST
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
DSC TEST
MANUAL NEW
SUNBIRD
KITTIWAKE
USA
A
WANDERER
C
16
Hi
DSC
SUNBIRD
DSC TEST
SEND?
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
TEST
ACK FROM
SUNBIRD
--:--
00:10
USA
SILENC
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SUNBIRD
DSC TEST
WAIT..00:10
X-->EXIT
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI