Additional Information; Dsc - Garmin GPSMAP 292 Owner's Manual

Additional Information

Items located using the map have information about the point
available. The information varies depending on the type of data
loaded on the optional data card. Sub tabs along the top of the
detail window contain the information available for the item. Any
additional options are shown along the bottom.
To view additional information for a Map item:
1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to highlight a map
item, and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs, and show
the information. To scroll the text, highlight the field, and
press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to scroll.
Additional
information tabs
Distance, Bearing,
and Coordinates of
item
Additional options
GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual
Information Window
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ASIC PERATION

DSC

The DSC Page of the Main Menu controls and sets up the Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 292/298.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and
Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and
receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call
properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The
GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio
to show position, and sound/show alerts from a Distress Call or
Position Report. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a
GPS to transmit position coordinates for a Distress Call or Position
Report. For connection information, refer to "Connecting the
Power/Data Cable" on page 92.
An emergency DSC Distress Call allows a vessel in trouble
to transmit a substantial amount of information in a single
transmission or call, without the need for voice communication.
When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds
and they immediately receive the location of the caller. The rescuer
can choose to navigate to the caller's location to assist, or forward
the call on to the Coast Guard or other rescue operation specialist.
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