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7 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 pressing (ENT) key on the fist microphone/controller. The digital signal will be sent out in under a second, containing the vessel’s ID and the call type.
In order for the Radio to function, your MMSI number will need to be entered. This number can be obtained from your local Radio communications authority. For group calls, the group ID will need to be entered also.
7.1DISTRESS CALL
This call should only be made if the vessel is in a distress situation, and lives are 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 below:
If time permits, press the ◄ or ► key 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.
Press and hold the (DIST) key for about five seconds. A countdown to the transmission will be displayed then an alarm will sound.
The Distress Alert transmission contains the following data:
1.The vessel’s MMSI;
2.The vessel’s position (either from the NMEA0183 input, or manually entered);
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