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Group Call
Transmitting a Group Call
The Group Call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a
specific group only.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “GROUP”, then press [ENT].
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed Group
address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
The ID code for the group call should be set in advance.
When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set the
8-digit MMSI ID code for the group you wish to call.
While manual inputting, press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the
cursor forward or backward. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the
setting. Press [ENT] to go to the next step.
The first one digit is specified ‘0’ for a Group ID. The first two
digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired communication channel, then
press [ENT].
Communication channels are already preset into the
transceiver in recommending order.
After pressing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears in the channel comment display.
Receiving a Group Call
5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Group call. If Channel 70 is busy, the
transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
6. After the Group call has been transmitted, the specified channel is
automatically selected.
7. Press and hold [PTT] to communicate with the specified group ships.
When a Group call is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received
category, press [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV GROUP” scrolls in the channel comment
display.
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call and select the specified communication
channel; Press [CLR] to ignore the call.
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