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Link-9 User Guide
MMSI/GPS
Shows entered MMSI number and GPS fix information.
Track buddy
Short press
the DSC button to access the Track Buddy function.
Up to 5 vessels from the Contacts list can be sent recurring position
requests, at an adjustable time interval. The buddy list is saved in the
memory, and tracking can be turned on and off as required.
Select buddy
Shows any existing ‘buddies’ already selected, and the option to add
more. Selecting a ‘buddy’ already in the buddy list will remove them.
Choose ADD/UPDATE BUDDY to view the full contacts list, and
choose who to add for tracking.
Start tracking / Stop tracking
Selecting START TRACKING option initiates tracking of buddies in
the Track buddy list that have been set to tracking ON. The radio will
show a screen indicating which buddy is being called. If there is no
acknowledgement, the radio will retry the call after a few seconds.
Only one retry is made per tracking interval.
If tracking is already taking place, the START TRACKING text is
replaced with STOP TRACKING.