B&G H50 Wireless VHF Handset - Manual (Page 47)

8-3 Send an individual call (INDIVIDUAL)
8-3-1 Call to a Buddy
DSC CALL
►INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS ▼
INDIVIDUAL
►ROUTINE
SAFETY
URGENCY
INDIVIDUAL
MANUAL NEW
►MERMAID IV
SEAROSE
CHOOSE CH
►INTER-SHIP
MANUAL
MERMAID IV
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SET INTER
MERMAID IV
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
►SEND?
MERMAID IV
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
WAIT.. 00:00
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
ACK FROM
MERMAID IV
▼ 00:00
8-3-2 Call to others
DSC CALL
►INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS ▼
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
SAFETY
URGENCY
INDIVIDUAL
MANUAL NEW
MERMAID IV
SEAROSE
MANUAL MMSI
0
CHOOSE CH
►INTER-SHIP
MANUAL
678912345
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
SEND?
678912345
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
CALLING...
678912345
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
WAIT.. 00:00
1. Select DSC CALL then INDIVIDUAL.
2. Select the priority level: ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY.
3. Select the buddy you want to call from your buddy list - or Select MANUAL NEW then
enter the MMSI of the individual you want to call and press ENT.
4. Choose a working channel to talk on. Select the INTER-SHIP and press ENT. The radio
automatically lists all Inter-ship (Simplex) channels that can be used. Duplex channels
cannot usually be called, however, If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL
instead, then select your channel of choice. If the call is to a Coast Station (MMSI begins
with 00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on.
5. Press ENT to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the Tx symbol is
shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.
6. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK)
press PTT to talk. Rotate the Channel Select knob to view additional options.
7. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry
(SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call.
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