I Test Call; Call Procedure - Icom IC-M801E Instruction Manual

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CALL PROCEDURE

I Test call

Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety call-
ing frequencies (such as 2187.5 kHz) should be
avoided as much as possible by using other methods.
When testing on the distress/safety frequency is un-
avoidable, it should be indicated that these are test
transmissions.
Normally the test call would require no further commu-
nications between the two stations involved.
q Push [MODE
SET
w Rotate [CH] to select "
[ENT].
e Select the desired coast station code, then push
[ENT],
• Use [CH] to select the coast station code when pre-pro-
grammed.
Ç
• When "
code (last 7 digits only) via the keypad.
- The first 2 digits "00 (double zero)" are fixed for the
coast station code.
r Select the desired call frequency, then push [ENT].
• Use [CH] to select one of the desired distress/safety
frequencies.
Ç
• When "
transmit and receive frequencies via the keypad.
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] to select the DSC menu.
" call, then push
" is selected, enter the desired
" is selected, enter the desired
t The calling stand-by screen is displayed as fol-
lows, verify the calling condition then push and
hold [CALL] for 1 sec. to transmit the test call.
y After sending a call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgement.
u When receiving an acknowledgement, the display
shows the received ID code, or ID name, if pro-
grammed.