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GMDSS CLASS A CALLS
27
UP
DN
INDIVIDUAL / GROUP CALLS
To select an individual format type press
.
To select a group format type press
.
When calling an individual station or a group of
stations, a prompt will appear showing the last
station called and ask if the same ID is to be
called.
If a different station is desired, press
then use the and keys to select one
of the seven screens of stored ID’s. Select a
station with a numeric key and
. You
may also enter the number directly by pressing
.
The operator will be prompted to choose a
priority category or level of importance for the
call to be transmitted.
After selecting the priority category, select the
form of communications the receiving station
should use when responding to this call (TC1).
The secondary telecommand prompt (TC2) gives
details to clarify the TC1 selection.
After the TC2 option is selected, the operator is
prompted to include the position with the call,
switch to another working channel after the call
is transmitted, or no other information.
The operator must indicate if an ACK is required
from the receiving station.
0
Q
Z
ENT
Individual or group MMSI number to call
3:05 47° 47N 122° 19W
LAST STATION CALLED:
CALL SAME STATION?
1=YES
2=NO <1
1
US EXAMP A
123456789
3:05 47° 47N 122° 19W
1=ROUTINE
3=SAFETY
5=DISTRESS
1
US EXAMP
A
2=SHIP-BUS
4=URGENCY
Priority categories
3:05 47° 47N 122° 19W
1=F3E SPX
3=F1B FEC
5=CANT DO
7=F1BTTYR
1
US EXAMP
A
UP=MORE
2=F3E DPX
4=F1B ARQ
6=DATA
Method of communications for response (TC1)
3:05 47° 47N 122° 19W
1=NEUTRAL
3=NO INFO
1
US EXAMP A
2=MEDICAL
Details for response (TC2)
3:05 47° 47N 122° 19W
1=NO OTHER INFO
2=INCLUDE POSITION
3=ALT WORKING CHAN
SELECT 1-3
<1
1
US EXAMP A
Final options before transmit
5
J
K
L
8
T
U
V
DSC
1=ABOVE H2O
2=BLACKDUCK
3=BOBBINRND
4=H2O TOYS
5=MY DREAM
6=INDPENDEN
7=TEST STAT
UP/DN, 1-7, 0=DIRECT
Select name assigned to MMSI numbers
4
G
H
I
8
T
U
V
DSC
2
A
B
C