Standard Horizon QUEST+ GX1256S - Manual (Page 32)

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7. Press the [DOWN] key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[CALL/SET(MENU)] key.
8. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select “EXIT,” then
press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to return to the nor-
mal operation.
7.4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION
For additional information the USCG has an excellent site that should be
visited at www.navcen.uscg.mil/marcoms/gmdss/dsc.html.
7.5 DSC DISTRESS CALL
The QUEST+ is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes-
sages to all DSC radios. The QUEST+ may be connected to a GPS to also
transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel.
7.5.1 Transmitting A DSC Distress Call
NOTE
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call a MMSI number must be
programmed, refer to section 7.3.2 Programming the MMSI
In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected
to the QUEST+, refer to section 4.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA
OUTPUT.
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press
the [DISTRESS] key. The “DISTRESS” will appear on
the LCD.
2. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The LCD will count
down (3, 2, 1) following this the QUEST+ will transmit
the Distress Call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, the “TX” icon will ap-
pear on the LCD. After the message has been sent, the
Distress Alarm will sound.
4. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission
between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment sig-
nal is received. “RECEIVED ACK” will scroll on the LCD.