To disable the auto position polling, repeat the above procedure, pressing the
[▲] or [▼] key to select "STOP" in step 3 above.
The "
" indicator will appear on the LCD while the
auto position polling is activated.
10.10 DSC TEST CALL
This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel to ensure the
DSC functions of the radio are operating correctly.
10.10.1 Transmitting a DSC Test Call
DSC Test Call from Individual / Position Call Directory
[
] "DSC" "TEST CALL" "MEMORY"
1.
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select an individual you
want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the test signal.
4. After the DSC test call is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver waits for a reply from the radio which was
called, and the display will show "WAITING FOR
ACK".
To transmit again, press the [RESEND] soft key.
5. When an acknowledgement signal is received, the transceiver will show
"RX TEST CALL" screen, which confirms the radio you called has received
the test call.
6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the radio operation.
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BUSY
23˚56.890N
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AM
MEMORY
YAESU
USCG
MEMORY SHIPS
HORIZON
BACK
SELECT
TEST CALL
YAESU
CATEG: SAFETY
Transmit a Call?
YES
NO
TEST CALL
YAESU
CATEG: SAFETY
SINCE: 00:05
[Waiting for ACK]
RESEND
QUIT
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