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GX1300E
9.11 DSC TEST CALL
This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel to ensure the
DSC functions of the radio are operating correctly.
9.11.1 Transmitting a DSC Test Call
DSC Test Call from Individual / Position Call Directory
1. Press the
MENU
key to display the menu.
BACK
SELECT
BACK
SELECT
DSC CALL
POS REQUEST
POS REPORT
AUTO POS POLLING
TEST CALL
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select “
DSC
”, then
press the
SELECT
soft key.
3. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select “
TEST CALL
”,
and then press the
S E L E C T
soft key. (To
cancel, press the
BACK
soft key.)
4. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select “
MEMORY
”, then
press the
SELECT
soft key.
BACK
SELECT
TEST CALL
MEMORY
NEW ID
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select an individual
you want to contact, then press the
SELECT
soft key.
BACK
SELECT
MEMORY
YAESU
USCG
MEMORY SHIPS
HORIZON
6. Press the
YES
soft key to transmit the test
signal.
TEST CALL
YAESU
CATEG: SAFETY
Transmit a Call?
YES
NO
7. After the DSC test call is transmitted, the
GX1300E
waits for a reply from the radio
which was called, and the display will show
“
WAITING FOR ACK
”.
To transmit again, press the
RESEND
soft key.
TEST CALL
YAESU
CATEG: SAFETY
SINCE: 00:05
[Waiting for ACK]
RESEND
QUIT
8. When an acknowledgement signal is received, the
GX1300E
will show “
RX
TEST CALL
” screen, which confirms the radio you called has received
the test call.
9. Press the
QUIT
soft key to return to the radio operation.