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What is DSC?
IMPORTANT!
You must enter your
MMSID to access the
DSC functions.
The DSC setup menu
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DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio
transmission system that can transmit digital
signals. DSC capability enables you to use the
Global Maritime Distress Signalling System
(GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal
using the DISTRESS button.
Any DSC radio within range of the distress signal
will automatically register the distress signal and
1. Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the
LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu.
2. Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT.
The DSC setup menu is displayed.
Enter your user MMSID.
USER MMSID
Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID.
GROUP SETUP
Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only).
INDV REPLY
Select your response to an LL polling request.
LL REPLY
DSC FUNC
Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is
OFF, ATIS functionality is ON.
Enter or change your ATIS MMSID (Europe only).
ATIS ID
ATIS FUNC
Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only).
display the details on the LCD screen.
Every DSC user has a unique identifier called
an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into
the radio so that you can access the DSC
functionality.
If you don't have an MMSID, contact the
appropriate authorities in your country. If you
don't know who to contact, ask your dealer.
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