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Owner’s Manual
GX2355S
4. Turn the
Channel Selector
knob to select a
name.
5. Press the
CALL/SET
key to transmit your
position DSC call.
6. After your position DSC is transmitted, the
resend menu will appear.
When you send your position DSC again, select
SEND and press the
CALL/SET
key.
When you exit the mode, select EXIT and press
the
CALL/SET
key.
7. The transceiver returns to radio mode.
6.12 RECEIVING DSC CALLS
Several types of DSC transmissions can be received. The required action
depends on the particular DSC type as outlined in the following examples.
NOTE
If the radio is receiving on a working channel or transmitting on a
working channel, DSC calls will not be received.
6.12.1 Receiving a distress call
1. A distress call is received. An emergency alarm
sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. If the received distress data does not include the
position data, the LCD will show the display on
the left.
NOTE
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may
require assistance in any rescue attempt.
DISTRESS
ID366911111
NO POSITION
DATA
DISTRESS
ID366911111
35
.
55.000'N
138
.
28.000'W
TOM
MIKE
>BOB
DICK
A
TX HI USA
BOB
POS SEND
MIKE
>SEND
EXIT
A