Sailor 6215 VHF DSC User & Installation Manual page 23

Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16
When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker,
proceed as follows:
1. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on
the channel displayed.
2. Lift the Handmicrophone or take the handset.
3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the
radio is transmitting on the channel displayed.
4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and
say: "This is [your ship's name]".
5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by
saying: "Channel [suggested channel number]".
6. Say: "Over." and release the PTT key to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.
7. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector wheel knob to
the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only
when you are talking.
Making a radio telephone call on channel 16
To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows:
1. Select channel 16 by pressing the soft key 16/C or by turning the
selector wheel knob.
2. Lift the handset or take the Handmicrophone.
3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the
VHF radio is transmitting on the working channel
displayed.
4. Say the name of the station you are calling three
times.
5. Say: "This is [your ship's name]".
VHF radio communication
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