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Operation with a Full Function Handset

If ENT is pressed, the alarm is turned off, and a new prompt appears on the display, instructing you to press the PTT key. Press PTT to transmit an acknowledgment (ACK). If PTT is not pressed within 5 seconds of the prompt appearing, the transmission is done automatically. Pressing the PTT key causes the channel to change to the communication channel.

Receiving

ENT

Scrolls every second

MMSI number is displayed if the nickname is not registered in the list.

After no operation for 5 seconds

If the CLR key is pressed

If the CLR key is pressed, the alarm is turned off, the displays are cleared, and the received contents are stored in the Log File. The radio then reverts to the operation mode before receiving the Individual Call.

4.4.16.4 Transmitting a Group Call

You can send and receive DSC calls from groups of stations that share the same Group MMSI number.

The RAY215 can only transmit ROUTINE Group calls. As with any DSC operation, the call is made on channel 70.

To make a Group Call:

1.Set up the Group MMSI number as outlined in section 4.5.3.4.

2.Press the INDV key. Ind appears on the 7-segment display, the DSC indicator is illuminated, and SHIP appears on the dot matrix display.

3.Press the SQ UP/DOWN key to alternate between SHIP, SHORE, and GROUP. Stop on GROUP. The GROUP message only appears if you have set up the Group MMSI number as outlined in section 4.5.3.4.

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