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DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting a polling request call
Transmit a polling request call when you want to know if a
specific vessel is within communication range.
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Polling Request,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed
individual address or “Manual Input,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
•TheIDcodecanbesetinadvance.(p.17)
•When“Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI
number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [DIAL].
r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the polling request call.
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechan-
nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
Polling Request
Transmitting
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Individual Call
Group Call
All Ships Call
Position Request
Position Report
˘Polling Request
--DSC Menu--
Select Address
Manual Input
John
˘Paul
George
Michael
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
--DSC Menu--
Polling Request Ready
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>