Konsberg SIMRAD RS86, Manual

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Instruction Manual
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Enter the required working channel using the numeric keypad,
or use the
V
OL
▲ / V
OL
▼ keys to scroll through the four de-
fault reply channels (06, 08, 72 & 77). Press O
K
to confirm.
Note Only simplex channels can be selected as the working channel.
Note If the MMSI entered is for a coast station, the option to select a
working channel will not be available – this is specified by the
coast station and will normally be a duplex channel.
The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press O
K
to
initiate the call or O
N
/C to abort.
4 DSC FUNCTIONS
4.1 General
The RS86/RS87 features full Class D DSC ( Digital Selective
Calling ) functionality, enabling the user to make digitally se-
lected calls which are quicker and simpler to make than traditio-
nal voice calls using Ch16. Should a distress situation occur, a
Distress Alert call indicating the vessel’s identity and position
can be initiated and automatically establish distress communica-
tion on the emergency voice channel (normally Ch16).
Note DSC functions will only be available, if the MMSI number has
been entered into the radio (see section 3.2.1).
4.2 Making a call
4.2.1 Individual routine call
Press the C
ALL
key to enter the Individual routine call func-
tion.
Either manually enter the MMSI number of the station using the
numeric keypad, or press the
V
OL
▲
and V
OL
▼
keys to scroll
through the MMSI number directory (Fig 4.1). Press O
K
to con-
firm the selected entry.
SEA M I ST AA
ON CH 06 00
INT
06
Fig 4.1 - Selecting a number from the MMSI directory