Receiving a Call

call key again and the call is placed again. You can exit the call func- tion at any time by pressing the 16/9 key twice.

CAUTION

Before transmitting, monitor the selected simplex channel to make sure it is clear. This is a FCC requirement.

NEW and ID will blink

MMSI Digit		Digit number

Ch. 8 is simplex working channel

For more in depth information on placing calls see page 13.

To place a non-DSC call:

When making a non-DSC call, you'll have to switch to a communication channel after making initial contact, so be sure to select a channel authorized for the type of communication you desire.

1.Select an appropriate communication channel.

2.Tune your radio to Ch. 16 or Ch. 9. Speak slowly and clearly, stating the name of the vessel you are trying to contact followed by "this is

(your ship name and call sign)."

3.When the other vessel responds, say "go to (the desired channel num- ber) over."

4.Switch to the other working channel. After you are sure it is clear, call out to the other vessel, stating the vessel's name, followed by "this is (your ship name and call sign)."

Reception of an individual call automatically establishes communica- tion on the working channel requested by the caller. Your radio trans- mits an ACK (Acknowledgement) message back to the calling radio. If