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Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Features
Press the
MENU-PA
button to display the menu.
Select
Setup
and then
POS Reply
.
Highlight
Auto
and press the
SELECT-1W/25W
button. The radio will
automatically transmit your position when it receives a position request.
To disable automatic position reply, repeat the steps above and select
Manual
.
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Sending your own position (Position Send)
If your radio is connected to a GPS receiver, you can send your boat’s
position to someone else. If you are requesting assistance or using an all
ships call to give a safety warning, you can send your current position so
other stations know where you are:
Press the
MENU-PA
button to display the menu.
Choose the
DSC Call
sub-menu, then select
Position Send
.
The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use
CHANNEL UP
and
CHANNEL DOWN
buttons to highlight the directory entry you want to
contact and press the
SELECT-1W/25W
button. If you want to contact a
station that is not in your directory, select
Manual
. The radio prompts
you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI
number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 26). Enter
all nine digits and press the
SELECT-1W/25W
button.
The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and
asks you to confirm. If you want to transmit your position to the
displayed MMSI number, select
Send
. To cancel the transmission,
select
Cancel
.
The radio transmits your MMSI number, your longitude, and your
latitude to the other station.
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Putting the radio into standby
If you are leaving your radio or do not wish to answer any DSC calls, you can
put your radio in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will
automatically respond with a message that indicates your radio is currently
unattended. Follow the steps below to put your radio in standby: