Standard Horizon QUANTUM GX2360S - Manual (Page 44)

GX2360S Page 44
1. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key
until “RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC
SETUP” menu.
3. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key, then select
“INDIV ACK” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ABLE”
or “UNABLE.”
6. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to store the se-
lected setting.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
7.8 ADVANCED DSC CALLS
7.8.1 Group Call
This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example
members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to auto-
matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications.
7.8.1.1 Setup a Group Call
For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into
all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this fea-
ture. The group MMSI is a 9 digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) that will allow
other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to a
working channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht
clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announce-
ments on a predetermined channel.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key
until “RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC
SETUP” menu.
3. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key, then select
“GROUP DIR” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key, then select
“ADD” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
5. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
the first letter of the name of the group you want to