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desired, allowing participation in more than one group.
To send a DSC group call:
•
Press the
CALL
key. The call menu appears in the display.
•
Use the
SELECT/ENT
knob to select the
GROUP CALL
topic.
INT
INDIVIDUAL
>GROUP
ALL SHIP'S
RECEIVED
DSC Group Call
•
Push the
SELECT/ENT
knob or press the
CALL
key. The
SET CH
annel
menu appears in the display. The current group MMSID appears in the lower
line of the display.
•
Use the
SELECT/ENT
knob or the microphone keys to select a working
channel. Four channel numbers appear in the display as suggested channels
authorized for this type of call. Other channels may be used if authorized in
your area.
INT
SET CH
06 08 72 77
GROUP MMSID
087654321
Set Channel
•
Press the
CALL
key. The call is sent and
WAITING . . . .
appears in the
lower line of the display.
•
Your transceiver is automatically set to the previously set working channel.
Listen for voice replies from vessels which have received your call. There is
no DSC ACK reply to confirm that your call was received.
•
Use the
PTT
button to continue voice communication. The Normal
Communication screen appears in the display.
•
If there is no response to your call, press the
END
key. The Normal
Communication screen appears in the display.
Position Send
Position Send can send your Lat/Lon position to another vessel that is listed in your
calling directory.
To make a Position Send:
•
Press the
CALL
key. The DSC calling menu appears in the display with the
cursor indicating
INDIVIDUAL
topic.
•
Push the
SELECT/ENT
knob or press the
CALL
key. The
INDIVIDUAL
menu appears in the display.
•
Use the
SELECT/ENT
knob to select the
DIRECTORY
topic.