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6 DSC OPERATION
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Transmitting a position request call
Transmit a position request call when you want to know a
specific ship’s current position, etc.
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Position Request,” and
push [ENT].
e Push [▲] or [▼] to select the desired pre-programmed in-
dividual address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT].
• The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 16)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit ID code
for the individual you wish to call with [▲] or [▼].
r Push [ENT] to transmit the position request call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
t After the position request call has been transmitted, the fol-
lowing indication is displayed.
y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
tering the DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically re-
turns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.