5.DSC Operation

5.6.5 Transmitting Position Request call

Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc.

qPush [DSC/ENT] to enter the DSC menu.

wRotate [CHANNEL] to select “POS Request,” push [DSC/ENT].

Sel Item

Group

All ships ˘POS Request

eRotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address or “Manual Input,” push [DSC/ENT].

The ID code for the Position Request call can be set in advance. (p. 13)

When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit ID code (1st digit must not be ‘0’) for the individual you wish to call by using [CHANNEL].

-Push [CH/WX] or [SCAN] for cursor movement.

-After 9-digit is input, push [DSC/ENT] to set the ID code.

Sel Address Manual Set Ricky

˘Tom

rPush [DSC/ENT] to transmit the Position Request call.

To Call, [DSC/ENT] To Cancel [other]

tAfter the Position Request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed.

POS REQ

Completed

Wait for ACK

yPush any key to exit the condition and return to the normal operation.

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Furuno FM-3000 manual Transmitting Position Request call, Push DSC/ENT to transmit the Position Request call