Dsc Setup - Simrad RS20 User Manual

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GPS SIM
Select to toggle ON or OFF.
Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON, simulated Speed Over
Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear
on the screen. This is for the purpose of demonstration only. The SIM
icon is displayed to warn the user it is in this mode.
¼ Note:
It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator
mode.
¼ Note:
The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio has the
power cycled, or real GPS data is available through the COM port.
Time
Time Offset
Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local
time. 15 minute increments can be used with a maximum offset of
±13 hours. Does not automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time.
Time Format
Select to toggle between 12 and 24 hour format.
Vessel call sign
Select to enter vessel callsign. Not used by radio - purely for record
keeping purposes.
Menu timeout
An inactivity timeout can be set up to return the radio to normal
operational mode when no activity is seen from the radio operator
while radio is displaying a menu.
Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS.
(default is 10 MINS).
¼ Note:
A different timeout is used when the radio is left in a DSC call.
See "DSC timeout" on page 23

DSC setup

DSC Function
It's recommended DSC functionality is always enabled, unless
operating the vessel in an ATIS region. An MMSI number must be
entered in radio before the DSC function can be enabled.
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