Garmin Digital Selective Calling, Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality, Turning On DSC, About the DSC List, Viewing the DSC List

Digital Selective Calling

Digital Selective Calling

Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality

The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network.

Functionality	NMEA 0183	NMEA 2000	Garmin	Garmin
	VHF Radio	VHF Radio	NMEA 0183	NMEA 2000
			VHF Radio	VHF Radio
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS	X	X	X	X
position to your radio. If your radio is
capable, GPS position information is
transmitted with DSC calls.
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress	X	X	X	X
and position information from the radio
(page 110)
The chartplotter can track the positions	X	X	X	X
of vessels sending position reports
(page 110).
The chartplotter allows you to quickly set				X
up and send individual routine call details
to your Garmin VHF radio
(page 113).
When you initiate a man-overboard				X
distress call from your radio, the
chartplotter shows the man-overboard
screen and prompts you to navigate to the
man-overboard point (page 110).
When you initiate a man-overboard				X
distress call from your chartplotter, the
radio shows the Distress Call page to
initiate a man-overboard distress call
(page 110).

Turning On DSC

From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > DSC.

About the DSC List

The DSC list is a log of the most-recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. The DSC list can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC list shows the most-recent call from a boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list.

Viewing the DSC List

Your chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC in order to view the DSC list. From the Home screen, select Information > DSC List.

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