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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
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Receiving DSC calls (Distress)
The transceiver receives Distress calls, Distress Acknowledgments, and Distress Cancel
calls. When you receive a call, an emergency alarm sounds.
NOTE:
The screens that are displayed when a Distress call or an Acknowledgment is
received slightly differ from one another. The following steps are described using an
example of receiving a Distress call.
When a Distress call is received:
•The emergency alarm sounds until you turn it
OFF.
•“RECEIVED DISTRESS” is displayed.
1. Push
to turn OFF the alarm.
2.
Push the Software Key below the intended
operation.
:
Returns to the operating screen.
The call is saved in the DSC Log.
“ ” blinks continuously until you
display the call message.
:
Holds the RX call task, and returns
to the Main screen.
:
is not displayed if the “CH
Auto Switch” item is set to “Manual.”
Pauses the countdown until the
assigned channel is automatically
selected.
:
Accepts the call. Channel 16 is
automatically selected. Monitor
Channel 16 as a coast station may
require assistance. After Channel
16 is selected, select your next
operation by pushing the Software
Key below the following options.
: Closes the Distress
operation, and returns to the
operating screen.
: Displays the “DISTRESS
HISTORY” screen.