Log File - Furuno FM-8800D Operator's Manual

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES
3.10

Log File

Three log files are provided for storage of calls: received ordinary log, received
distress log and transmitted log. Each log file stores 50 calls, on a first-in,
first-out basis. This means that the latest call is saved as log no.1 and the log no.
of all previous calls in that log increments by one. When the storage capacity is
exceeded, the oldest call is deleted to make room for the latest. A letter mark
shows unread or unacknowledged calls. Received distress calls are
automatically deleted 48 hours after being read.
Opening a log file
The procedure for opening a log is common to all logs.
1. Press the LOG key to open the SELECT LOG FILE display.
2. Rotate the CH knob to choose RCVD ORDINARY, RCVD DISTRESS or
TRANSMITTED as appropriate and press the ENT key. For example, choose
RCVD ORDINARY or TRANSMITTED.
RCVD ORDINARY LOG 1/13
01: APR 10/ 04 12:30
02: APR 15/ 04 10: 15
03: APR 25/ 04 11: 30
04: MAY10/ 04 18: 30
3. Rotate the CH knob to choose a file you wish to browse.
The
message.
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RCVD ORDINARY
RCVD DISTRESS
TRANSMITTED
SHIP ACK
ALL SHIP
COAST CALL
COAST CALL
in the RCVD ORDINARY LOG indicates unread or unacknowledged
LOG MENU
TRANSMITTED 1/13
01: APR 10/ 04 12:35
SHIP CALL
02: APR 15/ 04 10: 25
ALL SHIPS CALL
03: APR 25/ 04 12: 30
COAST CALL
04: MAY10/ 04 19: 30
COAST CALL