Digital Selective Calling; Chartplotter And Vhf Radio Functionality; Turning On Dsc; About The Dsc List - Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality

The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio
over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network.
Functionality
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS
position to your radio� If your radio is
capable, GPS position information is
transmitted with DSC calls�
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress
and position information from the radio
(page 98)�
The chartplotter can track the positions
of vessels sending position reports
(page 98)�
The chartplotter allows you to quickly set
up and send individual routine call details
to your Garmin VHF radio
(page 100)�
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your radio, the
chartplotter shows the man-overboard
screen and prompts you to navigate to the
man-overboard point (page
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your chartplotter, the
radio shows the Distress Call page to
initiate a man-overboard distress call
(page 98)�

Turning On DSC

From the Home screen, select Configure > other Vessels > DSC.

About the DSC List

The DSC list is a log of the most-recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. The DSC list
can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC list shows the most-recent call from a boat. If a second call is received
from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list.
Viewing the DSC List
Your chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC in order to view the DSC list.
From the Home screen, select information > DSC List.
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Digital Selective Calling

NMEA 0183
VHF Radio
X
X
X
98)�
NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA
VHF Radio 0183 VHF
Radio
X X
X X
X X
Digital Selective Calling
Garmin NMEA
2000 VHF
Radio
X
X
X
X
X
X
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