Standard Horizon MATRIX GX1280S, Owner'S Manual

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7.14 POSITION REQUEST REPLY
1. Press and hold down the [ CALL/SET
] key until
“RADIO SETUP” menu appear.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC
SETUP” menu.
3. Press the [ CALL/SET
] key, then select “POS RE-
PLY” in the “DSC SETUP” menu with the CHAN-
NEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ CALL/SET
] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “AUTO”
or “MANUAL.” In “AUTO” mode, after a DSC POS
Request is received, the radio will automatically
transmit your vessels position. In “MANUAL” mode,
the display of the
MATRIX will show who is re-
questing the position.
6. Press the [ CALL/SET
] key to store the selected
setting.
7. Tune the CHANNEL selector knob to select “EXIT,” then press the [ CALL/
SET
] key to return to the normal operation.
7.15 DSC SCAN
When the radio is shipped from the factory it is programmed so CH70 (the
DSC channel) is scanned at all times. There is a selection in the SETUP
MENU to disable the DSC SCAN. However, turning off DSC SCAN will dis-
able the radio from receiving DSC calls (i.e.: Individual Call, All Ships Call,
Distress Call and Position Requests). If you want to use any of the functions
the selection must be left ON.
To Change DSC SCAN Method:
1. Press and hold down the [ CALL/SET
] key until
“RADIO SETUP” menu appear.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC
SETUP” menu.
3. Press the [ CALL/SET
] key, then select “DSC
SCAN” in the “DSC SETUP” menu with the CHAN-
NEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ CALL/SET
] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ON”
or “OFF.”