Simrad RS90 User Manual

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DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual
• [UNABLE]
Acknowledges the call, but signals that you are unable to use the
requested channel. Note: this option is not available for ROUTINE
calls. If INDIV REPLY is set to AUTO, the radio will automatically
send an acknowledgement to the caller if there is no user
intervention within 10 seconds.
• When needed, press [PTT] to talk on the selected working
channel.
Receiving a DSC distress call
See “DSC Distress calls” on page 47.
Receiving a DSC individual call
When the radio receives a DSC call, it sounds the alert tone for 2
minutes and displays the priority level and the calling MMSI (or
buddy name).
1. Press the [SILENC] soft key to silence the alert.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to view further information about the call, including
the channel requested, or
• Press [X] to exit without acknowledging.
3. Use the procedures described in “AUTO ACK” on page 64 to
acknowledge the call, depending on your radio’s INDIV REPLY
settings.
4. The radio will send an acknowledge signal to the calling station.
The radio displays the elapsed time since the incoming call (prior
to acknowledgment); or the elapsed time since acknowledgement
(after acknowledgment).
5. Press the RE-ACK soft key to send the acknowledgement at any time.
6. The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making
voice contact on the designated channel. If not, you can press PTT
to initiate voice contact yourself.
¼ Notes
• The call data is stored in your Call Log (see “Calling using the call log”
on page 56).
• For information on sending a DSC individual call, see “Sending an
individual DSC Call” on page 52.
D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE FROM
SUNBIRD
NO AUTO SW
01:15
L
ASU
CNS
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SILENC
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE FROM
SUNBIRD
NO AUTO SW
01:15
NEW-CH ABLE
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
INDIV ACK
SENT TO
SUNBIRD
01:15
USA
RE-ACK
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI

Simrad RS90 Specifications

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Brand	Simrad
Model	RS90
Category	Marine Radio
Language	English