Cobra Electronics MR F80B-D - Manual (Page 29)

Introduction
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Product Features
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Product Features
Introduction
Digital Select Calling (DSC) Operation
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The Send menu displays when the Distress button is
pressed.
NOTE
This radio follows Class-D DSC protocol with a
dedicated Channel 70 receiver.
Sending Distress Calls
Sending and receiving distress calls and acknowledgements
on Channel 70 can be a lifesaver for mariners.
NOTE
The DSC call:
■
Sounds the distress alarm at all receiving stations.
■
Informs receiving stations of the sender’s identity
(MMSI).
■
Informs receiving stations of the nature of the
emergency.
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Informs receiving stations of sending position
when a GPS device is connected or a position is
manually entered.
DSC operation does not provide receiving stations with
information like number of persons aboard or injuries. This
specific information must be communicated by voice on
Channel 16 to the station that acknowledges a DSC Distress
call.
To Send a DSC Distress Call:
1. From Standby mode, lift the spring-loaded red door on
the transceiver and press the Distress button. The
Distress
menu displays with an arrow pointing to SEND.
Digital Select Calling (DSC)
Operation
Digital Select Calling (DSC)
Setup
Individual Directory
DSC can be used to call another vessel or station directly.
This allows the user to make a call to a specific vessel that
could be monitoring any channel. An alarm will sound on
the receiving radio to make that station aware of your
individual call. Up to 20 names and associated MMSI
numbers may be stored in the radio for quick access.
To Enter or Edit Names or MMSI Numbers in the Individual
Directory:
1. Enter the Setup menu and scroll to INDV DIR menu.
2. Press Enter to enter the individual directory.
3. Name and MMSI contents of the current location shows
on the display
4. Press Enter to start entering Name data.
5. Rotate the Select button or the microphone up/down
buttons to select alpha or numeric characters.
6. Press F1 or F2 Function buttons to advance to the next
character.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete Name entry has
been made.
8. Press the Enter button to enter characters in the MMSI
field.
9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the complete MMSI entry has
been made.
10. Press the Enter button to accept the entry.
11. When the changes are complete, exit the INDV DIR
menu and return to the Setup menu.
Operating Your Radio Operating Your Radio
INDV DIR Menu
Name Select Menu
Individual Directory Entry
Distress Button
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