NorthStar Navigation 710 VHF Receiving a Group Call Group, Receiving a Geographic Call Geograph

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)

RCV: INDIV	INDIV ACK
VHF710	VHF710
ENTER –> ACK	PRESS PTT
ESC –> EXIT	ESC –> EXIT

1.When you receive notification of an INDIV call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call. INDIV calls are almost always Routine priority.

If the radio recognises the user MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSID.

2.The VHF 710US responds automatically but the VHF 710EU prompts you to press ENT to acknowledge the incoming call.

3.The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead.

The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)

RCV: GROUP

GP: RD GROUP

VHF710

ROUTINE

1.When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call.

The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).

2.You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel.

The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).

5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)

RCV: GEOGRAPH

VHF710

10:34 UTC

ESC –> EXIT

A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic boundary area.

1.When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPH call, press any key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call.

The time and the user MMSID or name are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSID.

2. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)

RCV: POSITION

SAM

82º50.003'N

27º45.543'W

1.When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good fishing position.

If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes.

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