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DSC Functions
DSC Main Buttons
Opens a menu to the call log where all DSC calls are stored. In this menu
transmitted calls, received distress calls and other received calls sorted by
time can be read separately. Received calls are deleted after 48 hours.
Opens DSC transmitter menu. From here it is possible to make routine calls
(SHORE, SHIP) and special calls including distress, urgency and safety calls
(EXTENDED).
Opens the address book menu. An address book call is a complete DSC call
given a name. Its possible to transmit, add or delete calls.
DSC Status Display
Switches between Telephony display and DSC display.
To show DSC Status display if LOG, CALL or BOOK is operated, press
CANCEL.
TIME and POS softkeys disappear when information is updated via the NMEA interface.
If not updated via the NMEA interface UTC time and date must be set manually each time
the equipment is switched on.
An alarm is given if position data is not received via the NMEA interface for 5 minutes. In this
case position information must be entered manually. In case of manual input an alarm is
given when the position information is more than 4 hours old. Any position information is
deleted if not updated for 23½ hours.
Set answer back mode
Press AUTO softkey:
AUTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT = ON:
Transmission of acknowledgement is initiated automatically when a direct dial, polling or
position request* call is received.
AUTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT = OFF:
Manuel acknowledgement only. Direct dial calls initiated by the ship can be carried through;
direct dial calls from coast stations cannot.
0131
To set real time clock if no GPS time and
date
To manually enter position if no GPS
position
To set automatic answer back mode
Returns to Telephony display
Enters the setting and returns to Status
Display
Switches between ON and OFF
Switches between ON and OFF
Returns to previous Status Display
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