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contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press ENT-1W/25W.

4.The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to confirm. If you want to request the position of the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the request, select Cancel.

5.When the other station responds, the radio displays the MMSI number, the longitude,

and the latitude of the other station. If your radio is connected to a chartplotter through the NMEA OUT connection (see page 35), the position information will also be displayed on the plotter screen.

6.If the other station does not have valid GPS data, the radio displays No Position.

Receiving a position request (Position Reply)

When another station requests your current position, the radio displays the following screen:

POS Request

KENT NEWMAN

Reply

Cancel

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Back[CLR]

Select[ENT]

To send your current position to the other station, select Reply; the radio transmits your latitude and longitude to the other station. If you select Reply but the radio does not have valid GPS data, it transmits the reply code with No Position.

To reject the position request, select Cancel.

Enabling automatic position reply

If you want the radio to automatically transmit your current position whenever it receives a position request, you can enable automatic position reply. Most boaters activate automatic position reply for safety reasons or because they subscribe to a marine towing service. Sometimes—for example, in some competitive situations--you may not want other stations to get your position without your manual confirmation

1.Press and hold CALL-MENUto display the normal menu.

2.Select Setup and then POS Reply.

3.Choose Auto and press ENT-1W/25W. The radio will automatically transmit your position when it receives a position request.

4.To disable automatic position reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual.

Sending your own position (Position Send)

If your radio is connected to a GPS receiver, you can send your boat’s position to someone else. If you are requesting assistance or using an all ships call to give a safety warning, you can send your current position so other stations know where you are:

1.Press CALL-MENUto display the call menu.

2.Select Position Send.

3.The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press ENT-1W/25W. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to

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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 Manual overview FeaturesIntroduction ConventionsGetting Started What’s includedParts of the Radio Button Press to Press and hold toConnector/Cable Connects to For details, see Parts of the MicrophoneButton Press to Press and hold How It Works Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INTMode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Turning on the RadioNormal mode operation Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./offNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Weather Alert Watch Message MeaningScan mode Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch08 10 11 12 13 15 17 Scan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Using the radio in scan modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual WatchWeather mode Using the radio in weather modeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Using Your Radio Using Your RadioMaking a voice Mayday call Setting the volumeSetting the squelch level Changing the channelBoosting the transmission power Choosing Triple Watch or Dual WatchUsing Fips codes for weather alerts Changing display and sound options Setting the GPS position manuallyLamp adjust ContrastAdvanced DSC features Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesWhat is DSC? What is an Mmsi number?Entering Mmsi numbers Individual or User Mmsi NumberUsing the Directory Group Mmsi numberCall type What it does When to use it Making DSC CallsChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Calling a single station Individual Call Select IndividualMaking an automatic distress call Calling a particular group of stations Group CallCalling all stations All-Ships Call Receive log Canceling an automatic distress callReceiving a DSC call DSC Call Type Receive Log InformationTest Calls Returning a callMaking Test Calls Test Enabling automatic test call reply Position Request and ReplyReceiving Test Calls Requesting another station’s position POS RequestReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position replySending your own position Position Send Disabling automatic channel switching Putting the radio into standbyRenaming 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 Specifications Radio SpecificationsTransmitter Receiver Reference TablesChannel descriptions and what they mean 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 Ch No RX Freq Name on display Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTEmergency Alert System Same Information Types of eventsFFW No Response Event Code WFWNmea Operation Nmea OutputNmea Input Basic radio guidelines Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?
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