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Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide
while radio is displaying a menu.
Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS.
(default is 10 MINS).
¼ Note: A different timeout is used when the radio is left in a DSC call.
See “DSC timeout” on page 32.
DSC/ATIS setup
DSC function
It’s recommended DSC functionality is always enabled, unless
operating the vessel in an ATIS region. An MMSI number must be
entered in radio before the DSC function can be enabled. When
enabled, the
symbol is displayed.
User MMSI
Enter an MMSI number to access the radio’s DSC functionality.
This unique identifier must be supplied by a local radio spectrum
authority. DO NOT enter a random ‘made up’ number.
¼ Note: Contact a Simrad dealer if you need to change your MMSI
after initial input.
ATIS function (EU country mode only)
ATIS must be enabled when navigating inland waterways in
signatory countries of the RAINWAT agreement. It should NOT be
used outside these regions. DSC functionality is not possible when
ATIS is turned on. When enabled, the
symbol is displayed
and CH10 is automatically selected.
Sea/Inland use (EU country mode only)
Toggles between DSC (Sea) and ATIS (Inland) modes. Does not allow
both to be selected at the same time.
ATIS ID (EU country mode only)
Enter an ATIS number to access the radio’s ATIS functionality. This
unique identifier must be supplied a local radio spectrum authority.
DO NOT enter a random ‘made up’ number.
¼ Note: Contact a Simrad dealer if you need to change your ATIS ID
after initial input.