Receiving Dsc Calls - Standard Horizon MATRIX GX1280S Owner's Manual

6.10 RECEIVING DSC CALLS

Several types of DSC transmissions can be received. The required action
depends on the particular DSC type as outlined in the following examples.
If the radio is receiving on a working channel or transmitting on a work-
ing channel, DSC calls will not be received.
6.10.1 Receiving a distress call
1. A distress call is received. An emergency alarm
sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll the re-
ceived distress data.
4 If the received distress data does not include the
position data, the LCD will show the display on
the left.
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re-
quire assistance in any rescue attempt.
6.10.2 Receiving a distress relay call
1. A distress relay call is received. An emergency
alarm sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll the re-
ceived distress data.
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re-
quire assistance in any rescue attempt.
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