I Position Request Call - Icom IC-M802 Instruction Manual

I Position request call

The position request call is used to confirm the speci-
fied ship's position. This calling system uses digital sig-
nals only, therefore a voice reply is not necessary.
q Push [MODE
] to select the DSC menu.
SET
w Rotate [CH] to select the "
then push [ENT].
e Select the desired 9-digit ID code, then push
[ENT].
• Use [CH] to select the ID code when the desired ship's
ID is pre-programmed.
Ç
• Select "
after that, enter the desired 9-digit ID the via keypad.
r Rotate [CH] to select the desired pre-programmed
calling frequency, or "
[ENT].
• 2177 kHz should be used for ship-to-ship calls.
✔ When the pre-programmed traffic frequency is
selected, go to step y.
Ç
t Enter the desired transmit and receive call fre-
quency via the keypad, then push [ENT].
,"
" with [CH] then push [ENT],
" then push
y The calling stand-by screen is displayed as fol-
lows, verify the calling condition then push and
hold [CANCEL/CALL] for 1 sec. to transmit the po-
sition request call.
• Push and hold [ENT] for 1 sec. to store the calling con-
dition into the TX memory as described in pages 23
and 43, if desired.
u After sending the call, the transceiver waits for the
acknowledgement.
i When receiving the acknowledgement, the display
shows the ship's position as follows.
NOTE:
The seconds digits may not be displayed ac-
cording to the called station's system.
o Push [ENT] to return to DSC watch mode.
When no acknowledgement is received:
q Wait for 5 min., then call again on the same or
a different frequency.
w If no acknowledgement is received after a 2nd
call, wait for at least 15 min. before repeating
the call.
CALL PROCEDURE
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