Receiving Dsc Calls; Receiving A Distress Call - Standard Horizon SPECTRUM + GX2355S Owner's Manual

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MIKE
>BOB
DICK
TX HI USA
BOB
POS SEND
MIKE
>SEND
EXIT

6.12 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
working channel, DSC calls will not be received.

6.12.1 Receiving a distress call

DISTRESS
ID366911111
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35 55.000'N
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138 28.000'W
DISTRESS
ID366911111
NO POSITION
DATA
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may
require assistance in any rescue attempt.
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4. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select a
name.
A
5. Press the CALL/SET key to transmit your
position DSC call.
6. After your position DSC is transmitted, the
resend menu will appear.
When you send your position DSC again, select
A
SEND and press the CALL/SET key.
When you exit the mode, select EXIT and press
the CALL/SET key.
7. The transceiver returns to radio mode.
NOTE
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. If the received distress data does not include the
position data, the LCD will show the display on
the left.
NOTE
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