Contents of a DSC call | Furuno FS-5070 guide

3. DSC OVERVIEW

Contents of a DSC call

Calling category

	Call category	Call

	DISTRESS	Distress Alerts, Distress relay area, Distress relay coast

	GENERAL	Individual, PSTN message, Test message, Group message, Area
	GENERAL	message, Position, Medical Transport, Nautical Craft, Polling message

Station ID

Own ship ID and sending station ID. Coast station ID begins with 00; Group ID begins with 0.

Priority

Distress: Grave and imminent danger and request immediate assistance.

Urgency: A calling station has a very urgent call to transmit concerning safety of ship, aircraft or other vehicle or safety of person.

Safety: A station is about to transmit a call containing an important navigational or meteorological warning.

Routine: General calling

Communication type

Telephone: Telephone (J3E) by SSB radiotelephone

NBDP-ARQ:Telex (J2B) mode ARQ via NBDP Terminal Unit

NBDP-FEC:Telex (J2B) mode FEC via NBDP Terminal Unit

DATA: Data communication by SSB (Routine individual only)

Communication frequency

Working frequency used to call by telephone, NBDP or DATA. The sending station may have the receiving frequency (ship or coast station) assign the frequency to use.

Position

Position can be automatically or manually sent.

DSC frequency

DSC frequency to use. If the call priority is SAFETY, URGENCY and DISTRESS, choose a DSC distress frequency.

End code

The end of a DSC call is denoted by RQ (Acknowledgement required), BQ (Acknowledgement) or EOS (no acknowledgement required).

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Furuno FS-5070 manual Contents of a DSC call

Contents

Model FS-5070 00016050112 Important Notice Safety Instructions Iii Distress Alert Message Procedure For IC-302 option operation Canceling Distress Alert Distress Cancellation Proc. Select frequency Push Enter Send cancel msg. by voice on 2182.0 kHz Communicate, via radiotelephone, with the coast station Table of Contents Viii Send calls Menu Operation Nbdp TRANSMITTING, Receiving 11.2 11.111-1 11-2 Xii FeaturesForeword General Program Number Xiii Xiv System ConfigurationsStandard configuration is shown with solid line FS-1570 FS-2570 Terminal Unit Xvi FS-5070 Controls PWR/VOL knob Turns the power on/off Adjusts volumeOperational Overview Description of controls Radiotelephone RT Screen Turning the Power On/OffRadiotelephone RT screen Indication DSC Standby ScreenDSC standby screen Control Unit Dimmer, Contrast Setting Scan FrequenciesLoudspeaker Equipment priority Setting for Auto AcknowledgementSystem Characteristics Controls become inoperative Automatic setting of working frequency Intercom SSB Radiotelephone Choosing Class of Emission Choosing band and band channel with the Enter knob Choosing Channel, FrequencyChoosing channel Rotate the Enter knob to set band or channel desired Choosing frequency Transmitting procedureTransmitting Entering frequency with the numeric keys Reducing transmitter power Condition of the transmitting unit Rotate the Enter to adjust and then push the Enter knob RF gain sensitivity adjustmentChecking the transmitting power Receiving Noise blanker Receiving AM broadcasting stationsSquelch function Squelch on/off When Automatic Tuning Fails High Tension Hazard User Channels DSC Message What is DSC?DSC Overview Call Description Contents of a DSC call Audio Alarms Alarm Frequency interval Receive calls Interpreting Call DisplaysDistress receive call Received message Send callsIndividual receive call View message Individual send call Compose msg Distress operation overview Distress OperationsSending Distress Alert Ship in Distress Distress Operations Received message Twice and then go to step Push the Enter knob to open the Input Type menuPush the Enter knob to open the latitude input window Push the Enter knob to open the time input window Compose msg Display changes as below example Communicating by Nbdp Terminal Unit Receiving a Distress Alert Distress alert received on MF band Action for ship receiving distress alert on MF band Distress alert message received Distress alert received on HF band Distress acknowledge message in progress Action for ships receiving distress alert on HF band Agree Sending the distress relay to coast station on HF band Push the Enter knob to open the DSC FREQ. Menu Wait for distress relay acknowledge Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress Sending distress relay to coast station Push the Enter knob to open the Ship ID in Dist window Ship ID in Dist Telephone Distress relay coast message in progress Press the Cancel key to silence the audio alarmPriority distress Transmit sure? Distress relay ack message received Sending distress relay to area ships Area Circle Ship ID in Dist Nature Telephone Distress relay area message in progress Cancelling Distress Call Receiving Distress Relay from Coast Station Distress Cancellation Proc. Select frequency Push Enter Sending an individual call Routine Message CALLING, ReceivingIndividual Call Operation overview Push the Enter knob to open the Priority menu NBDP-ARQ Safety or urgency priority How to Set Working Frequency, ChannelRoutine priority How to Set DSC Frequency Compose msg Press Call key for forced transmission Able acknowledge message received Able acknowledge call received Unable acknowledge call received Send Able acknowledge Send Unable acknowledge Manually Receiving an individual callNo response! Try calling again? Sending automatic acknowledge ACK BQ with comply type Able Sending automatic acknowledge ACK BQ with comply type Unable Unable acknowledge message in progress Manually acknowledging individual call with Able Manually acknowledging individual call with Unable No Reason Reason Busy Sending a group call Group CallPress the 2/DSC key Select Message MHZ Receiving a group call Sending message by Nbdp Terminal Unit Geographical Area Call Receiving message by Nbdp Terminal Unit Sending a geographical area call Area Receiving a geographical area call Geographical Area Sender ID Neutral Craft Call Sending a neutral craft call Receiving a neutral craft call Medical Transport Call Sending a medical transport call 2187.5 Receiving a medical transport call Receiving a Polling Request Press the Cancel key to return to the radiotelephone screenAutomatic reply Manual reply Finding position of other station Position CallRequesting other ship’s position Sending own ship’s position to other station Station ID Acknowledge message received Cancel call Press the Cancel keyPosition call other ship requests your position Automatic reply If canceling to send the reply, press the Cancel key Manual reply Pstn Call Sending a Pstn call, receiving acknowledge back ACK BQ Push the Enter knob to open the TEL NO. menu To scroll Waiting for acknowledgement Then, one of the following displays appears Receiving a Pstn call, sending acknowledge back ACK BQUnable acknowledge message received Shortly thereafter, one of the following messages appears No response! charge information Manual To return to the log selected, press the Cancel key To view the contents of a file, do the followingDeleting log files This page is intentionally left blank Setup Adjusting Handset VolumeMenu Operation Registering user channels Noise BlankerSquelch Frequency User ch entry Push the Enter knob to open the user channel options window Preparing individual calls Preparing TX MessageDeleting user channels Deleting individual user channels Push the Enter knob to open the Station ID entry window Frequency How to Enter File Name and Number Push the Enter knob to open the file name entry window Preparing group calls Push the Enter knob to continue Message 2 MHZ Preparing Pstn calls Preparing test call Sending without modification Sending prepared messagesDeleting send message Editing before sending Printing List of Send Message Files Manual Entry of Position and TimeDeleting all messages After last digit Memory Clear Date and Time SettingDate/Time setup Memory clear Clearing received distress log Clearing received ordinary logClearing transmitted log Restoring to default setting Setting AlarmsClearing user channels Sound Setting Sound setup Setting the Auto ACK Details OFF Hook Printing Messages Sample printouts Distress and safety frequencies Scan freq setup Routine frequencies Key Assignment Key assign setupSpecial Messages Speaker Setting in Off Hook FAX Enable/DisableOperation Timer Off This page is intentionally left blank Turning on the Nbdp System Nbdp System OverviewNbdp terminal unit, printer and keyboard Terminal unit Features of the IB-583Description of Equipment Communication status display Keyboard Keyboard Inverse video Function Keys, Menu OperationMenu conventions Underline File menu Menu overviewSelecting menus Selecting menu items and options Function key description Cut Function key F2 Edit menuUndo Copy Function key F3 Operate menu Cancel SendingTimer Operation Call Station Window menu Or month, choose item with ↑ or ↓ key and change settingFunction key F4 Window menu Displays desired calendar month and year. To change year Station Entry Timer Operation EntryFunction key F5 Station menu Scan Entry Function key F6 System menu SetupSlave Delay TX/RX MSG Save Cursor is choosing Window Color Setup press the Enter key Function key F10 Break Disconnects the line Registering answerback code Nbdp PreparationsRegistering Answerback Code & ID Codes Answerback code entry screen If the code is correct, press the Enter key again Registering ID codesMessage for confirmation of code entered ID code entry screen Station List Registering stations Editing/Deleting stations OK/Cancel promptScanning group list Timer operation entry screen Timer ProgrammingRegistering timer programs 3 5 0 Editing/Deleting timer programs User channel entry screen Registering scan channel groups Scan Channel GroupsEditing/Deleting user channels Scan entry screen Editing/Deleting scan channel groups Press the Enter key twice Press the ESC key Creating Files Nbdp File OperationsOpening and Closing Files How a file is opened Saving a File Formatting floppy disks Cutting and pasting text Editing FilesSaving a file Close text screen Highlight Copying and pasting textCutting text Pasting text Searching text Copy and paste flow diagramSelect all Search screen Goto top, Goto bottom Replacing textGoto line Replace screen Renaming Files Switching between filesOpening Files Opening a file Real Time Printing Saving a File Under a New NameDeleting Files Printing Files 10-1 Nbdp TRANSMITTING, ReceivingManual Calling Set frequency screen 10-2 Manual calling screen Establishing connection ARQ Mode Operation10-3 Press the 1 key to choose Call Station Sending a file stored on a floppy disk 10-4Transmit message by one of the following methods Send file screen 10-5 FEC Mode OperationChoosing Receive Mode Stopping transmission 10-6 Communication ExampleCommunications example 10-7 Table of abbreviations Command and abbreviation Timer OperationEnabling timer operation Timer operation list Scanning Stopping timer operation10-9 Automatic telex overview Communication BufferPreparing Macrofiles for Automatic Telex 10-10 Registering answerback code Preparations10-11 Registering scan groups Commands processed by Danish coast station Lyngby CommandsCommand Parameter Content Command Function Store-and-forward method Actual procedure for store-and-forward telex10-13 Sample macrofile for store-and-forward method 10-14Close text prompt Sample Dirtlx macrofile Dirtlx macrofile10-15 Sample Dirltx macrofile Procedure for Dirtlx 10-16 Actual procedure Automatic Telex using MacrofileBasic procedure 10-17 Call macro screen 10-18Press the ↓ key to choose a macrofile Press the Enter key Radiotelephone Test Maintenance & Troubleshooting11-1 Maintenance 11-2 11-3 Simple TroubleshootingFS-5070 only Error messages Error Messages11-4 Replacement of Fuses 11-5 Test Call 11-6 Do the either way depending on the message shown in step 11-7Test acknowledge message received Nbdp Terminal Unit Maintenance Self test results 11-9System menu Example IB-583 Tone test Tone test 2 Fox 11-10Tone test 3 Beta Menu Tree AppendixAP-1 Nbdp terminal unit telex AP-2 TX kHz RX kHz Remarks File Name Frequency TablesAP-3 14. = Ship-to-ship Custom channels to be programmed by Furuno dealers AP-4 MF band working carrier frequencies ref. US CFR 47 Part AP-5 MF band SSB working carrier frequencies AP-6 MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-7 AP-8 12/16 ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-9 18/19, 22, 25/26 ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-10 MF band telex frequency table AP-11 AP-12 Frequency /4 AP-13 ITU Telex frequency /4 AP-14 ITU Telex Frequency /4 Telex Abbreviations AP-16 AP-17 Digital Interface IECSentences Input sentences IEC GLL Geographic position latitude/longitude AP-18ZDA Time and date AP-19 GNS Gnss fix data AP-20 RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data Schematic diagram AP-21 AP-22 Parts ListTransceiver unit FS-1570T AP-23 Transceiver unit FS-2570T AP-24 Control unit FS-2571C AP-25 Control unit FS-5070T FS-1570T Parts LocationAP-26 Transceiver unit FS-2570T AP-27 Transceiver unit FS-5070T AP-28 AP-29 Comb Control unit FS-2571C AP-30 Specifications of SSB Radiotelephone FS-1570/2570/5070 DSC/WATCH Keeping Receiver DSC/WATCH Receiver FS-5070 Nbdp Function Option Terminal Unit IB-581 FS-1570/2570 Antenna Coupler FS-1570/2570 Antenna Coupler FS-5070 Coating Color Index Distress relay IN-2 0560 Publication No. DOC-1028 0560