Operation Manual

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• Use the SELECT/ENT knob or the microphone keys to select a working
channel. Four channel numbers appear in the display as suggested chan-
nels authorized for this type of call. Other channels may be used if autho-
rized in your area.
• Press the
CALL
key. The call is sent and WAITING . . . . appears in the
lower line of the display.
• Your transceiver is automatically set to the previously set working chan-
nel. Listen for voice replies from vessels which have received your call.
There is no DSC ACK reply to confirm that your call was received.
• Use the PTT button to continue voice communication. The Normal Com-
munication screen appears in the display.
• If there is no response to your call, press the
END
key. The Normal
Communication screen appears in the display.
Position Send
Positin Send can send your Lat/Lon position to another vessel that is listed in
your calling directory.
To make a Position Send:
• Press the
CALL
key. The DSC calling menu appears in the display.
• Use the SELECT/ENT knob to select the DIRECTORY topic.
INT
DSC Directory
• Push the SELECT/ENT knob or press the
CALL
key. The directory list
appears in the display.
• Use the SELECT/ENT knob to select the desired vessel name.
Note: The MMSID’s for each entry do not appear in the list.
• Press the
CALL
key. The INDIVIDUAL call screen appears in the display.
INT
Individual Call Screen