Polling acknowledge call received

10. After the call is sent (timer counts down to zero) the following display appears.

Waiting for polling acknowledgement.

FROM SHIP:	123456789
ROUTINE

DSC FREQ :	2177.0 KHZ
TIME TO GO:	4M59S

11.The timer counts down the time remaining to wait for acknowledgment of the call. One of the following displays appears. (“No response! Try calling again?” appears when there is no response from receiving station; timer counts down to zero.)

Polling acknowledge call received.

FROM SHIP :

123456789

ROUTINE

NO INFORMATION

STOP ALARM

Polling acknowledge call received

No response!

Try calling again?

FROM SHIP:	123456789
ROUTINE

DSC FREQ :	2177.0 KHZ

	CALL AGAIN

No response

12. Do one of the following depending on the message shown in step 11.

The audio alarm sounds; press the [CANCEL] key to silence the alarm. The display changes as below. You can confirm if called party is within communicating range.

* Received message *
JUL-23-1999-23:59	ECC: OK
POLLING ACKNOWLEDGE
FROM SHIP:	123456789
ROUTINE
NO INFORMATION

GO TO ALL VIEW

No response! Try calling again?

Re-send call: Press the [ENT] key (the display shown in step 8 appears), followed by the [CALL] key to re-send the call.

Cancel call: Press the [CANCEL] key to return to the DSC standby screen.

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RC-1500-1T specifications

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Furthermore, the compact design of the RC-1500-1T makes it easy to install on a variety of vessels without taking up extensive space. Its robust construction ensures it can withstand harsh marine environments, making it a durable solution for long-term use.

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Furuno RC-1500-1T manual Polling acknowledge call received, No response! Try calling again?

Models: RC-1500-1T