West Marine VHF580 manual Returning a call, Making Test Calls Test

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DSC Call Type

Receive Log Information

Distress Relay	MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code.
Distress Relay	MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code.
Acknowledge
Geographical	MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
All Ships	MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
Group	MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
Individual	MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
Individual	MMSI (or name), Completed/Unattended, category code,
Acknowledge	communication channel number.
Test	MMSI (or name), category code.
Test Acknowledge	MMSI (or name), category code.
Pos Reply	MMSI (or name), position, time, category code.
Pos Request	MMSI (or name), category code.
Pos Send	MMSI (or name), position, time, category code,

6.Press CLR-SCANbutton to exit the detail screen and return to the log menu.

7.From the log menu, select Exit to close the receive log and return to the mode you were in.

Returning a call

You can return individual calls directly from the receive log. From the call detail screen, press CHANNEL DOWN until Call Back appears at the bottom of the display. Press ENT-1W/25Wto return that station’s call.

Test Calls

Making Test Calls (Test)

You can use the test call feature to make sure your radio is working and configured correctly. To avoid overloading coastal receiving stations, you should limit test calls to these stations to once a week.

##NOTE: Many coastal stations have specific frequencies and MMSI numbers you should use for making test calls. Before making a test call to a coastal station, be sure to check the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM), issued every week by the US Coast Guard. The LNMs for each region are available online at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/default.htm.

1.Press CALL-MENUto display the call menu.

2.Select Test.

3.The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the directory entry you want to send a test call to and press ENT-1W/25Wbutton.

Press

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				Back[CLR]			Select[ENT]

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Contents DSC Marine Radio Making a Distress Call Making a Voice Distress CallFaire un appel de détresse Faire un appel de détresse vocalCómo hacer una llamada de apuro Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por vozContents Features IntroductionManual overview ConventionsGetting Started What’s includedParts of the Radio Button Press to Press and hold toParts of the Microphone Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeButton Press to Press and hold Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INT Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./offHow It Works Turning on the RadioNormal mode operation Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./offUsing the radio in normal mode Normal mode with Weather Alert WatchNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Message MeaningNormal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Scan mode08 10 11 12 13 15 17 Using the radio in scan mode Scan mode with Weather Alert WatchScan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual WatchUsing the radio in weather mode Weather modeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Using Your Radio Using Your RadioSetting the volume Setting the squelch levelMaking a voice Mayday call Changing the channelBoosting the transmission power Choosing Triple Watch or Dual WatchUsing Fips codes for weather alerts Setting the GPS position manually Lamp adjustChanging display and sound options ContrastUsing Digital Selective Calling DSC Features What is DSC?Advanced DSC features What is an Mmsi number?Entering Mmsi numbers Individual or User Mmsi NumberUsing the Directory Group Mmsi numberMaking DSC Calls Call type What it does When to use itChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Calling a single station Individual Call Select IndividualCalling a particular group of stations Group Call Making an automatic distress callCalling all stations All-Ships Call Canceling an automatic distress call Receiving a DSC callReceive log DSC Call Type Receive Log InformationReturning a call Test CallsMaking Test Calls Test Position Request and Reply Receiving Test CallsEnabling automatic test call reply Requesting another station’s position POS RequestEnabling automatic position reply Receiving a position request Position ReplySending your own position Position Send Putting the radio into standby Disabling automatic channel switchingRenaming Channels ENT-1W/25W Installing the Hardware Mounting the radioConnecting the radio Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna RequirementsConnecting to a GPS receiver Ground Wire ColorConfiguring the GPS GPS Data ExternalConnecting to a Chartplotter Connecting to an External SpeakerMaintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Things to TryEngine Noise Suppression Radio Specifications SpecificationsTransmitter Reference Tables Channel descriptions and what they meanReceiver Channel name/description Used forUS Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on displayCanadian 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 Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INT Emergency Alert System Same InformationCh No RX Freq Name on display Types of eventsFFW No Response Event Code WFWNmea Output Nmea OperationNmea Input Basic radio guidelines Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?