Sailor 6215 VHF DSC, User & Installation Manual

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Chapter 2: Operation
30 DSC calls
DSC calls for communication
With a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several
specific radios on a suggested VHF channel.
To make a DSC call for communication, do as follows:
1. Press the soft key CALL .
The default call is an individual routine call. Press
and turn the selector wheel knob to enter the 9-
digit MMSI number of the vessel you want to
contact or use the phone book to select a frequently called contact.
The soft key
is used to toggle between the VHF communication and a
DSC session on hold.
2. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select other call types or set the
details for the call:
• Type:
DSC call type Category
INDIVIDUAL
(default) Routine (default) or safety calls, calls to a ship
or a station
GROUP Routine
ALL SHIPS Safety (default) or urgency
SAFETY TEST Test call, check of safety equipment
POSITION Routine position request