Simrad RS86 - 4.2.2 Public correspondence call

RS86/RS87 VHF
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On initiation of the call, the display will show “AWAITING
ACKNOWLEDG” (Fig 4.2). Once an acknowledgment is re-
ceived, the radio will automatically switch to the specified
working channel.
Note If an acknowledgment is not received, the radio will continue
showing the “AWAITING ACKNOWLEDG” display for 4
1
/
2
minutes before timing out and returning to normal operation.
4.2.2 Public correspondence call
For vessels within range of a country operating the necessary
network, the RS86/RS87 can be used to directly make and re-
ceive public correspondence calls from a land-based telephone
system via a coast station.
Press S
HIFT then ON/C to enter the Public correspondence call
function.
Either manually enter the telephone number using the numeric
keypad (Fig 4.3), or use the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll
through the telephone number directory. Press O
K to confirm
the selected entry.
06
AWA I T I NGAA
ACKNOWLEDG
INT
Fig 4.2 - Call sent, awaiting acknowledgment from recipient
06
44 1 606547
677------
INT
Note Check with your local network provider for usage instructions.
Fig 4.3 - Dialing a number manually