GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual
Digital Selective Calling
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio
The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network
or a NMEA 2000 network.
Feature
NMEA 0183
VHF Radio
NMEA 2000
VHF Radio
Garmin NMEA
0183 VHF Radio
Garmin NMEA
2000 VHF Radio
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to
your radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position
information is transmitted with DSC calls.
X
X
X
X
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and
position information from the radio.
X
X
X
X
The chartplotter can track the positions
of vessels sending position reports.
X
X
X
X
Quickly set up and send individual routine call
details to your Garmin VHF radio.
X
When you initiate a man-overboard distress call
from your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-
overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to
the man-overboard point.
X
When you initiate a man-overboard distress call
from your chartplotter, the radio displays the
Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard
distress call.
X
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