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DSC OPERATION
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Sending a Non-Distress call
To ensure correct operation of the DSC
function, confirm you correctly set the
Channel 70 squelch level. (p. 74)
NOTE:
• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is
automatically selected for calling.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver
stands by until the channel becomes
clear.
D
Sending an Individual call
The Individual call function enables
you to transmit a DSC signal to
only a specific coast station or
ship. After transmission, wait for an
acknowledgement from the receiving
station.
You can communicate by voice after
receiving the acknowledgement ‘ACK
(Able).’
q
Push [Compose Non-Distress]
to display the COMPOSE NON-
DISTRESS screen.
Push
• To display the screen from the Menu
screen:
([MENU] >
Compose Non-Distress
)
w
Push [ENT].
Push
e
Select the desired individual
address, or “Manual Input,” then
push [ENT].
(Example: STATION1)
+
Push
Rotate
When you select “Manual Input” in step
e
, push the keypad to manually enter
the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)