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DSC OPERATION
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Transmitting a Test call D
Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan-
nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on
a distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate
that these are test transmissions.
Normally the test call would require no further communica-
tions between the two stations involved.
Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Test Call❯
(Push [MENU])
(Push
[Y]/[Z]
, then push [ENTER].)
Select a desired preprogrammed individual address, or w
“Manual Input,” then push [ENTER].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be set fi rst. (p. 20)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for
the individual you wish to call.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired address ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENTER] to set it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].
• The fi rst digit is specifi ed as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
• The fi rst two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
A confi rmation screen appears. e
• Confi rm the call contents.