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The radio menus | Link-6 operator manual
Automatic switching can be prevented for the current working
channel by setting the AUTO SWITCH feature to OFF.
Test acknowledge (“TEST ACK”)
The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an
incoming test call, or require manual intervention:
MANUAL
Operator must manually choose to send acknowledgement, or
cancel.
AUTO
The DSC test call is automatically acknowledged after a 10 second
delay.
Receive distress while o
Enabling this feature will allow the radio to raise an alert for DSC
distress calls, even when the DSC feature is turned off. This will work
regardless of whether or not an MMSI number has been entered.
Timeout
An inactivity timeout can be set up to return the radio to normal
operational mode when no activity is seen from the radio operator.
Different timers are used depending on the radios current state.
AUTO
These timers are used when the radio is engaged in a DSC call.
Distress calls have a discreet timer from that used for all other DSC
calls.
Distress
Select between NONE, 5 MINS, and 10 MINS
(default is NO TIMEOUT).
Non Distress
Select between NONE, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS.
(default is 15 MINS).
MANUAL
This timer are used when the radio is in any menu.
Select between NONE, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS.
(default is 10 MINS).