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press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
3.
If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the
designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual
change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 5-8.
4.
You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice
contact on the designated channel.
The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8).
7-19 Receiving a geographic area call (GEOGRAPH)
GEOGRAPHICAL
CALL FROM
254622211
CH12 REQUEST
▼
00:01
A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.
When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPHICAL call, press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC
1.
key) to silence the alert. Then press ACCEPT softkey (AIS/IC key) to manually select the
channel designated in the incoming call.
The user MMSI or name is displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSI
as one of your buddies, the buddy's name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.
2.
Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call, or
press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
3.
Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
7-20 Receiving a polled position call (POSITION)
POSITION
REPLY FROM
123456789
82°50.1234 N
▼
00:01
When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see
Section 7-12) you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially is it is a
good fishing position.
If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, press SILENC softkey
(AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further
information about the call, or press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process.
Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a
connected chartplotter / MFD.
GEOGRAPHICAL
CALL FROM
254622211
CHANGE TO
▼
00:08
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