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7.8.1.3 Receiving a Group Call
1. When a group call is received, the QUEST+ will produce a ringing alarm
sound.
2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message.
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then
press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).
NOTE
After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships
MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD.
7.8.2 Position Request
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another
vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the QUEST+.
Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard
Horizon GPS is connected to the QUEST+, the polled position of the vessel
is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate
to the location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone want-
ing to know the position of another vessel. For example you buddy that is
catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with.
NOTE
The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its
DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position
requests. (Refer the section 7.7.1 to enter information into the indi-
vidual directory).