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DSC call menu | RS20 operator manual
All ships
Used to place a call to ALL DSC equiped vessels in range, much like
a distress call. The nature of the call must be selected, and can be
either SAFETY or URGENCY.
When the SEND TO page is displayed, turn the channel knob to
select the channel to use for voice communication.
Call logs
Shows a record of SENT, RECEIVED, and DISTRESS calls.
POS request
Used to send a postion request to another vessel. The call can
be initiated by selected an existing vessel in the CONTACTS, by
entering in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel
in the RECENT list.
As no voice communication is required, no option is given to select
a ship-ship channel.
POS report
Used to send a position report to the vessel being called.
DSC test
Used to place a TEST call to a single other vessel. The call can
be initiated by selected an existing vessel in the CONTACTS, by
entering in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel
in the RECENT list.
Comms channel selection is not possible.
MMSI/GPS
Shows entered MMSI number and GPS fix information.
Track buddy
Up to 5 vessels from the Contacts list can be sent recurring position
requests, at an adjustable time interval. The buddy list is saved
permanently in memory, and tracking can be turned on and off as
required.
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