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DSC OPERATION
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Receiving DSC calls
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Receiving a Distress call
When a Distress call is received:
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The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
• Push any key to stop the alarm.
➥
“
DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS” scrolls in the chan-
nel comment display, then Channel 16 is automatically se-
lected.
This action can be changed, depending on the combi-
nation of the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune timer
settings. See pages 39 and 40 for more details.
➥
Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may
require assistance.
Scrolls
Appears
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Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement
When a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received:
➥
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
• Push any key to stop the alarm.
➥
“
DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls in the
channel comment display, then Channel 16 is automati-
cally selected.
This action can be changed, depending on the combi-
nation of the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune timer
settings. See pages 39 and 40 for more details.
Scrolls
Appears