What is DSC?
IMPORTANT!
You must enter your MMSID to access the DSC functions.
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio transmission system that can transmit digital signals. DSC capability enables you to use the Global Maritime Distress Signalling System (GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal using the DISTRESS button.
Any DSC radio within range of the distress signal will automatically register the distress signal and display the details on the LCD screen.
Every DSC user has a unique identifier called an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into the radio so that you can access the DSC functionality.
If you don't have an MMSID, contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you don't know who to contact, ask your dealer.
The DSC setup menu
1.Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu.
2.Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT. The DSC setup menu is displayed.
USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDV REPLY
LLREPLY
DSC FUNC
Enter your user MMSID.
Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID.
Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only).
Select your response to an LL polling request.
Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is OFF, ATIS functionality is ON.
ATIS ID | Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only). |
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ATIS FUNC | Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only). |
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