7-6 Send a group call (GROUP)

You must already have stored a GROUP MMSI before making the call - see Section 5-2. Group calls are always sent with ROUTINE priority.

DSC CALL

GROUP

CHOOSE CH

DIVE 1

INDIVIDUAL

►DIVE 1

►INTER-SHIP

GROUP CALL

►LAST CALL

DIVE 2

►SEND?

GROUP

▼

MANUAL

ALL SHIPS

 

 

1.Select DSC CALL then GROUP.

The radio displays the names of your pre-programed groups.

2.Select the group that you want to call (the GROUP MMSI must be set before making the call).

3.Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice.

4.The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

7-7 Send an all ships call (ALL SHIPS)

DSC CALL

▲

ALL SHIPS

CHOOSE CH

ALL SHIPS

LAST CALL

►SAFETY

►INTER-SHIP

SAFETY

GROUP

 

URGENCY

►SEND?

►ALL SHIPS

▼

 

MANUAL

 

CALL LOG

 

 

 

1.Select DSC CALL then ALL SHIPS.

2.Select one of the following call priorities:

•SAFETY To send safety information to all other vessels in range.

•URGENCY For use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a distress situation.

3.Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice.

4.The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent.

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