9.8.3 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 trans- ceiver function differs depending on “POS 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 transmit- 
ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves- 
sels position.
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from an-
other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra- tion at the right. 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Select type of reply
function “Send” or “No Reply” by using the CHAN- NEL selector knob. The GX3000E display will show “Send” or “No Re-
ply” allowing you to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL selector knob.
3.When “Send” is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be transmitted to the requesting vessel.
4.To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key.
NOTE
When there is an unread Position Request Reply, the “DSC” icon will blink. You may review the unread Position Request Reply from the DSC Log, refer to section “9.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory.”
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