NASA SX 35 DSC Manual

A SERVICE OF

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SX 35 DSC

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INT

16 PRI. HI

vessel name

>ROUTINE

ACK RECEIVE

Acknowledge Received

• Press the PTT button on the microphone to silence the alert and begin

voice communication with the called vessel.

• The

END

key may be used to exit the DSC calling procedure at any

time prior to sending the call.

Manual Call

The manual call procedure is used to make a DSC call to a vessel or station

that is not listed in your calling directory. However, you must know the

MMSID for the vessel or station.

To make a manual DSC call:

• Press the

CALL

key. The DSC calling menu appears in the display.

• Use the SELECT knob to select the INDIVIDUAL topic on the menu.

INT

LAST CALL

DIRECTORY

ALL SHIP'S

>INDIVIDUAL

DSC Manual Call

• Press the

CALL

key. The SET CHannel/SET MMSID screen appears

in the display.

INT

≥SET CH

06 08 72 77

SET MMSID

Set Channel/Set MMSID

• Use the SELECT knob or microphone keys to select a working chan-

nel. Four channel numbers appear in the display as suggested channels

authorized for this type of call. Other channels may be used if autho-

rized in your area.