Sailor 6215 VHF DSC User & Installation Manual page 40

Chapter 2: Operation
DSC calls for communication
With a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several
specific radios on a suggested VHF channel.
To make a DSC call for communication, do as follows:
1. Press the soft key CALL.
The default call is an individual routine call. Press
and turn the selector wheel knob to enter the 9-
digit MMSI number of the vessel you want to
contact or use the phone book to select a frequently called contact.
The soft key
DSC session on hold.
2. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select other call types or set the
details for the call:
• Type:
DSC call type
INDIVIDUAL
(default)
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY TEST
POSITION
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is used to toggle between the VHF communication and a
Routine (default) or safety calls, calls to a ship
or a station
Routine
Safety (default) or urgency
Test call, check of safety equipment
Routine position request
DSC calls
Category