Chapter 2: Operation
34 DSC calls
You find detailed information how to handle multiple calls in Handling
multiple calls — DSC and voice on page 36.
NEWCH
Replies with a new channel if an individual call is
received with a communication channel specified
which is not available in the radio, or the operator
decides to change the channel.
UNABLE
Constructs a reply to the caller if an individual call
is received which is not compatible with the radio
modes.
SILENT Silences alarms. Any key silences the alarm but
this soft key function will do only this.
ACK Acknowledges a received call request with the
suggested parameters.
POS (Own Distress) A shortcut to own position data information.
PAUSE (Own
Distress)
Pauses the automatic repetition of Distress
transmissions
RESUME (Own
Distress)
Resumes automatic repetition of Distress
transmissions (if paused)
RELAY Relay a received Distress call.
ANNUL (Cancel Own
Distress)
Cancels an inadvertently transmitted Distress
CONFIRM (Cancel
Own Distress)
Confirms action and proceed sequence, used in
cancel Distress procedure
INFO (in Cancel Own
Distress)
Turns page of text message.
HIST (Received
Distress)
A filtered version of the log displaying received
calls relevant to the current Distress event.
Soft key — DSC
session
Radio function