19.7.2 Receiving a Position Request

When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD. Operation and transceiver function differs depending on “POS REQUEST REPLY” in the “DSC Setup” menu setting.

Automatically reply:

1.When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position.

2.To exit from position request display, press any key.

Manually reply:

1.When a position request call is received from another vessel, the “RECEIVED DSC CALL” window will open.

2.Press the [ENT] key to transmit your position to the requesting vessel and exit from position request display. Press [CLR] to exit from position request display without the transmitting your position (No Reply).

19.8POSITION SEND

The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel.

19.8.0 Setting up a Position Send Ringer

The CPV550 has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer.

1.Select the chart page and press the [MENU] key two times. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight RADIO SETUP and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

2.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight DSC SETTINGS and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

3.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight RINGER OUTPUT and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

4.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select POS SEND and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

5.A popup window will be shown with On or Off, move the ShuttlePoint knob to select Off and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

6.Press the [CLR] key until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times.

To enable the ringer, repeat the above procedure, moving the ShuttlePoint knob to select On in step “5” above.

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