User's Manual Part 2

Instruction manual

E04572

Next enter the required reply channel using the numeric key-

pad, or use the V

OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll through the

four default reply channels (06, 08, 72 & 77). Press O

K to con-

ﬁrm.

NOTE Only simplex channels can be selected as working channels.

NOTE If the MMSI number entered is for a coast station, the option to

select a working channel will not be available – this is speciﬁed

by the coast station, and will normally be a duplex channel.

The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press O

K to

initiate the call, or O

N/C to abort.

9 DSC FUNCTIONS

9.1 General

The RS82 features full Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)

functionality enabling the user to make digitally selected calls,

which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice

calls using channel 16. Should a distress situation occur, a

Distress Alert call can be initiated, indicating the vessel’s iden-

tity, position and automatically establish distress communica-

tion on the emergency voice channel (normally channel 16).

NOTE DSC functions will only be available, if the MMSI number has

been entered into the radio (see section 8.2.1).

9.2 Making a call

9.2.1 Individual routine call

Press the CALL key to enter the individual routine call func-

tion. Enter the MMSI number of the station manually using the

numeric keypad, or use the V

OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll

through the MMSI number directory (Fig 9.1). Press O

K to con-

ﬁrm the selected entry.

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Fig 9.1 - Selecting a number from the MMSI directory