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GX5000S / GX5500S Operating Manual
to a desired channel for voice communications.
11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call
For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC
VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. The group MMSI is a
9 digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) number that will allow other radios to call your
vessel along with others to automatically switch to a working channel for voice
communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together
that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL (MENU)] key until “Radio Setup” menu appears.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Setup” menu.
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Group DIR” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Add” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
5. Press the [CALL (MENU)] key.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the
vessel or person you want to reference in the directory.
7. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to
the right.
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to
eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the [ENT] key to
move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the
name. To clear the previous letter, press the [CLR] key.
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the [ENT] key to
advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry.
10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the
desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this
procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.
11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing
the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong character is selected, then move the channel knob
to correct the entry.
12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT] key.
13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 12.
14.
To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
15.
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call
Pre-Programmable Calling
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