Standard Horizon QUEST+ GX1256S - Manual (Page 44)

GX1256S Page 44
ceiver remains on channel 70 until position data is re-
ceived from the polled vessel.
7. When the QUEST+ receives the position from the polled
vessel it is shown on the radio display and also trans-
ferred to the GPS Chart plotter.
8. If the QUEST+ does not receive a reply, the LCD will
display “NO REPLY.” Press the [DOWN] key and select
“SEND” to transmit the call again or “EXIT” to exit the
Position Request mode.
NOTE
If the QUEST+ does not receive position data from the polled vessel,
the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”
7.8.2.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD. Operation and
transceiver function differs depending on “POS REPLY” in the “DSC SETUP”
menu setting.
Automatically reply:
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.
Then requested position coordinates are transmitted
automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels po-
sition.
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received, “RECEIVED POS REQUEST”
will appear on the LCD, and a calling alarm will sound.
2. Press the any key to disable the calling alarm.
3. Select type of reply function “ABLE” or “EXIT” by using
the [UP] or [DOWN] key.
4. When “ABLE” is selected, press the [CALL/SET(MENU)]
key. And the requested position coordinates will be trans-
mitted.
5. To exit from position request display, press any key.