Sending A Dsc Call - Silva s15 Operation Manual

Operation Manual S15

6. Sending A DSC Call

Making a DSC call is very simple. First choose the call type (Routine,
Safety, Urgency, Group or Distress Alert). If required, enter the
destination and working channel and then send the call by pushing (ENT)
key on the fist microphone/controller. The digital signal will be sent out in
under a second, containing the vessels ID and the call type.
In order for the radio to function, your MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service
Identifier) number will need to be entered. This number can be obtained
from your local radio communications authority. For the group call, the
group ID will need to be entered also.
6.1 DISTRESS ALERT –
THIS CALL SHOULD ONLY BE MADE IF
THE VESSEL IS IN A DISTRESS SITUATION, AND LIFE IS IN
DANGER.
Making a Distress Alert call is very simple. Lift the protective cover and
press (DIST) key on the front panel. The Distress Alert screen will be
displayed as follows:
If time permits, press the ▲ or ▼ keys on front panel or ◄ or ► keys on
first/mic to select the nature of the distress. There are 10 categories
recognized as Distress Alert situations, which are: fire, flooding,
collision, grounding, listing, sinking, adrift, abandoning, piracy and
man overboard. There is also a default undesignated category, which
is used if no category is selected here.
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