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GX2200
8. After the second number has been input,
press and hold the
CH
knob to store the
MMSI.
-User MMSI-
Stored ID
123456789
OK
9. Press the
soft key to return to radio
operation.
NOTE
To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform
steps 1 to 3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is
correct.
9.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL
The
GX2200
is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messag-
es to all DSC radios. The
GX2200
may be connected to a GPS to also trans-
mit the latitude and longitude of the vessel.
9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call
NOTE
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be
programmed, refer to section “
9.2.2 Programming the MMSI
.”
In order for your ships location to be transmitted, the internal GPS
must be able to receive a fix or a optional GPS antenna or chart plotter
must be connected. Refer to section “
6.5 ACCESSORY CABLES
.”
Basic Operation
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover, and
press and hold the
DISTRESS
key. The radio’s
display will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit
the distress call. The backlight of the display and
keypad flashes while the radios display is count-
ing down.
!DISTRESS ALERT!
Nature of:Undesignated
Position:
POS Time: 10:00
Time for 3 sec
N
W
33 37.120
118 09.580
!DISTRESS ALERT!
Nature of:Undesignated
Position:
POS Time: 10:00
Transmitting
N
W
33 37.120
118 09.580
2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver
watches for a transmission between CH16 and
CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received.
3. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4
minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received.