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5.When the first digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W. The cursor moves to the next digit. Enter the remaining eight digits of the MMSI number in the same way. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLR-SCANto erase the wrong number and the cursor is moved to the left digit.

6.When the ninth digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W.

7.The radio prompts you to enter a name for this MMSI number; the name is what you will see in the directory list. Each name can be up to 12 characters. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to change the first character. The channel buttons scroll through the available characters according to the following table:

Channel Up Button

Channel Down Button

Capital letters (A through Z)

One blank space

Lower-case letters (a through z)

Numbers (0 through 9)

Punctuation (/ ‘ + -)

Punctuation (/ ‘ + -)

Numbers (0 through 9)

Lower-case letters (a through z)

One blank space

Capital letters (A through Z)

8.When the first character is correct, press ENT-1W/25Wbutton. The cursor moves to the next character. Enter the remaining 11 characters of the name. If the name is shorter than 12 characters, press and hold ENT-1W/25Wto complete the name entry. (If you press and hold ENT-1W/25Wwithout entering a name, the radio uses the MMSI number in the directory list.) If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLR-SCANto erase the wrong number and the cursor is moved to left digit.

9.When you finish entering the name, the radio displays the new MMSI number and name and asks you to confirm. To save this directory entry, select Yes; to cancel this directory entry, select No. The radio returns to the directory list.

10.To change an existing directory entry, select the entry you want to change.

11.To delete the directory entry, select Delete. To edit the code, select Edit, then use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to edit the MMSI number and the name.

12.When you are satisfied with the directory list, select Exit to close the menu screen.

Making DSC Calls

There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls:

Call type

What it does

When to use it

 

Distress

Alerts all stations that you need

In an emergency only.

 

 

assistance and sends them your

 

 

 

current position.

 

 

Individual

Calls a single station using the

Any time you want to talk to another

 

 

User MMSL.

station.

 

Group

Calls all the stations that have the

Any time you want with the whole

 

 

same Group MMSL as yours.

group you are traveling with at the

 

 

 

same time.

 

All Ships

Calls all stations within range of

Safety warnings (e.g., debris in the

 

 

your radio.

water) or any urgent situation.

 

 

 

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Contents UM380 Making a Voice Distress Call Making a Distress CallFaire un appel de détresse vocal Faire un appel de détresseCómo hacer una llamada de socorro por voz Cómo hacer una llamada de socorroContents Introduction FeaturesManual overview ConventionsWhat’s included Getting StartedButton Press to Press and hold to Parts of the RadioCancel scanning and stay on Talk on a channel Channel Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeParts of the Microphone Turning on the RadioMode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INTHow It Works Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Normal mode operationMessage Meaning Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Monitoring ChannelNormal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Scan mode08 10 11 12 13 15 17 Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch Using the radio in scan modeScan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Weather modeUsing the radio in weather mode Using Your Radio Using Your RadioMonitoring Weather Channel WX08 Setting the squelch level Setting the volumeMaking a voice Mayday call Changing the channelChoosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch Boosting the transmission powerUsing Fips codes for weather alerts Lamp adjust Setting the GPS position manuallyChanging display and sound options ContrastSetup What is DSC? Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesAdvanced DSC features What is an Mmsi number?Individual or User Mmsi Number Entering Mmsi numbersGroup Mmsi number Using the DirectoryMaking DSC Calls Call type What it does When to use itChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual CallCalling a particular group of stations Group Call Making an automatic distress callCalling all stations All-Ships Call Receiving a DSC call Canceling an automatic distress callReceive log DSC Call Type Receive Log InformationReturning a call Test CallsMaking Test Calls Test Enabling automatic test call reply Receiving Test CallsRequesting another station’s position POS Request Position Request and ReplyReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position replyPutting the radio into standby Disabling automatic channel switchingSending your own position Position Send Mounting the radio Installing the HardwarePower Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements Connecting the radioGround Wire Color Connecting to a GPS receiverGPS Verification Configuring the GPSConnecting to an External Speaker Connecting to a ChartplotterProblem Things to Try Maintenance and TroubleshootingEngine Noise Suppression Radio Specifications SpecificationsTransmitter Channel descriptions and what they mean Reference TablesReceiver Channel name/description Used forCh No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display US Marine Channels and FrequenciesCanadian Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display International Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display Emergency Alert System Same Information Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTCh No RX Freq Name on display Types of eventsFFW WFW No Response Event CodeNmea Output Nmea OperationNmea Input Three Year Limited Warranty English UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM QUESTIONS?
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