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6.11
Setting up the directory
The directory, which is a subset of the DSC items in the function
menu, can be programmed with the most frequently used stations.
Both the number and name can be stored, if required. These can
then later be retrieved for use in the TX Call menu. Entries can also
be deleted if seldom used.
The directory makes it easier and quicker to set up DSC calls using
the SHIP or SHORE items in the DSC TX Call menu, the MMSI
number being selected via identification name.
6.12 Adding an item to the directory
To add an entry to directory:
1.
First enter the function menu by pressing
Shift, Func
. The
display will read TELEPHONY.
2.
Use the
up
or
down arrow
to locate DSC.
3.
Press the
right arrow
to display DIRECTORY.
4.
Press the
right arrow
followed by
up
or
down arrows
to locate
ADD STN.
5.
Press the
right arrow
and to display NAME
6.
Now enter the name of the new item. This must be nine charac-
ters long, including spaces. If the name is shorter than this, add
spaces (using the 0 key) until the total is nine. Use the alphanu-
meric keys to enter the name, cycling through the selection. For
example, to type the O of POSEIDON, press the MNO key three
times. Then move to the next character by pressing the right
arrow. When all nine characters or spaces have been typed, the
display will show SELECT in the top right.
7.
Press the
right arrow
to select MMSI.
8.
Now enter the nine-digit number of the item.
9.
Press the
right arrow
to display PRESS STO.
10. Finally, store the name and number by pressing
Shift
,
Store
.
6.13
Viewing/deleting a directory entry
To view/delete a directory entry:
1.
First enter the function menu by pressing
Shift, Func
. The
display will read TELEPHONY.
2.
Use the
up
or
down arrow
to locate DSC.
3.
Press the
right arrow
to display DIRECTORY.
4.
Press the
right arrow
followed by
up
or
down arrows
to locate
VIEW DEL.
5.
Pressing the
right arrow
will now display the name of the last
station used.
6.
Now either
a) use the
up
and
down arrows
to cycle through the stored names
or
b) press the
right arrow
to view the MMSI number
or
c) press
Shift
,
Del
to delete the entry when the name is displayed.
When an entry is deleted, the next one in the memory is
displayed. If the directory is empty, the display reads MEM
EMPTY.
6.14 Setting up the address book
The ADDR BOOK is a subset of the DSC items in the function menu
and is very similar to the directory. However, with a coastal station
entry, it does offer the extra facility of adding a public telephone
number to the name and MMSI number.
The directory makes it easier and quicker to set up DSC calls using
the ADDR BOOK item in the DSC TX Call menu.
To use the address book, follow the same procedure as for the
directory but adding a public telephone number to the name.
6.15 Description of VHF system
Up to seven control units may be connected to the VHF system,
each with a unique location (1–7). However, only one of these – the
master control unit – may control the transceiver. The various
displays for different system priorities of the control units are
described below.
The control unit designated location 1 has the highest priority in the
VHF system and is able to become master of the system whenever
required. When several control units are connected to the system,
the main control unit has to be assigned location 1.
6.15.1
When the system is free
If the handset is in VHF mode, the display will show: the selected
channel
If the handset is in DSC mode or the function menu is active, the
display will show: dSC and SHIP STN.
6.15.2
When a control unit is master of the system
When a control unit is master of the system, any other control units
in VHF mode will show the following display to indicate that the
transceiver is in use by another control unit: oCC and name and
number of control unit in use.
Any control units in DSC mode or with their the function menu active
will display the normal menu screen.
6.15.3
How master priority is obtained
Before a handset can operate the transceiver, it has to have priority
in the system. This is achieved by simply lifting the handset off its
rest. If the system is clear for the handset to transmit, the display
does not change.
If another handset is already in use, the display will read: oCC and
name and number of control unit in use.
In that case, hang up and wait for the system to become free.
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