Alarms - Simrad RS20 User Manual

DSC timeout
An inactivity timeout can be set up to return the radio to normal
operational mode when no activity is seen from the radio operator
while radio is engaged in a DSC call.
Distress calls have a discrete timer from that used for all other DSC
calls:
Distress
Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS and 15 MINS.
(default is NO TIMEOUT).
Non Distress
Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS and 15 MINS.
(default is 15 MINS).

Alarms

GPS alert
The GPS alert is a warning to the user that there is either no GPS
connected, or the connected GPS is not outputting position data.
It comprises of an audible alarm and visual alarm (screen flash and
warning text);
GPS alert function
Turns ON or OFF all alerts for missing GPS data, including audible
alarm, screen flash, and warning text.
Alert volume
Select between HIGH, LOW, and OFF.
Screen flash
Select between ON and OFF.
WX alert (US/CAN models only)
The WX alert is a warning to the user that a special weather station
alert has been received.
It comprises of an audible alarm and visual alarm;
WX alert function
Turns ON or OFF the radios response to weather alerts. This includes;
automatic switching to the last used weather channel, audible
alarm, screen message, and flashing backlight.
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