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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
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Sending a Test call
You should avoid testing calls on the exclusive DSC Distress channels and safety calling
channels. When you cannot avoid testing on a Distress or safety channel, you should
indicate that these are test calls.
Normally the Test call would require no further communications between the two stations
involved.
1. Push
.
•The “COMPOSE OTHER” screen is displayed.
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You can also display the screen by selecting
the “Compose Other” item on the Menu
screen.
2. Select “Test Call,” and then push [ENT] or
[DIAL].
•The Test call is selected, and returns to the
“COMPOSE OTHER” screen.
3. Select “Address,” and then push [ENT] or
[DIAL].
•The “ADDRESS” screen is displayed.
4. Select a station to send the Test call to.
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You can also select “Manual Input” to
manually enter the calling station.
5. Push
to send the Test call.
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If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands
by until the channel becomes clear.
6.
When you receive an Acknowledgment:
•An alarm sounds.
•The screen on the right is displayed.
7. Push
to turn OFF the alarm.
•
The Acknowledgment information is displayed.
8. Push
.
• The received call’s information is displayed.
• The call is saved in the DSC Log.
9. Push
to return to the operating screen.
•“Terminate the procedure. Are you sure?” is
displayed.
10. Push
to return to the operating screen.
•Returns to the operating screen.