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Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Features
Using the directory
The directory lets you store up to 20 MMSI numbers of other stations so you can call
them quickly.
Follow the steps below to edit the MMSI numbers in your directory:
16
MMSI
123456789
Name
KENT NEWMAN
Back[CLR]
Select[ENT]
Directory
Press
[New]
1. Press
CALL-MENU
to display the call menu.
2. Select
Directory
. The screen displays any previously-entered MMSI numbers and
names.
3. To add a new MMSI number to the directory, select
New
.
4. The radio prompts you to enter the nine-digit MMSI number. Use
CHANNEL UP
and
CHANNEL DOWN
to change the first digit; the
CHANNEL UP
button increases the
number and the
CHANNEL DOWN
button decreases it.
5. When the first digit is correct, press
ENT-1W/25W
. The cursor moves to the next
digit. Enter the remaining eight digits of the MMSI number in the same way. If
you make a mistake while entering a number, press
CLR-SCAN
to erase the wrong
number and the cursor is moved to the left digit.
6. When the ninth digit is correct, press
ENT-1W/25W
.
7. The radio prompts you to enter a name for this MMSI number; the name is what
you will see in the directory list. Each name can be up to 12 characters. Use
CHANNEL UP
and
CHANNEL DOWN
to change the first character. The channel buttons
scroll through the available characters according to the following table:
