NorthStar Navigation Explorer 710 VHF - Manual (Page 31)

31 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual
5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)
1. When you receive notifi cation of an INDIV
call, press any key to cancel the alert. The
radio automatically selects the channel
designated in the incoming call. INDIV
calls are almost always Routine priority.
If the radio recognises the user MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in
place of the user MMSID.
2. The VHF 710US responds automatically but the VHF 710EU prompts you to press ENT to
acknowledge the incoming call.
3. The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the designated
channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact instead.
The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).
5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)
1. When you receive notifi cation of a GROUP call, press any key to cancel
the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the
incoming call.
The priority level is always routine, and the group is identifi ed on the
screen. The group will be one of the three groups of frequently called
people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).
2. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the
designated channel.
The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).
5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)
A geographic call is received by vessels within a specifi c geographic
boundary area.
1. When you receive notifi cation of a GEOGRAPH call, press any key to
cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated
in the incoming call.
The time and the user MMSID or name are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises the user
MMSID as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSID.
2. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)
1. When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response to your
LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended to make a written
note of the position, especially if it is a good fi shing position.
If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is
shown on the screen until the screen display changes.
RCV: INDIV
VHF710
ENTER –> ACK
ESC –> EXIT
INDIV ACK
VHF710
PRESS PTT
ESC –> EXIT
RCV: GROUP
GP: RD GROUP
VHF710
ROUTINE
RCV: GEOGRAPH
VHF710
10:34 UTC
ESC –> EXIT
RCV: POSITION
SAM
82º50.003'N
27º45.543'W