Standard Horizon QUANTUM Series GX3500S - Manual (Page 55)

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11.7.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD. Operation and trans-
ceiver function differs depending on “
POS Reply ” in the “ DSC Setup ” menu
setting.
Automatically reply:
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.
Then requested position coordinates are transmit-
ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves-
sels position.
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from an-
other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra-
tion at the right.
2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Then select type of
reply function “ Send ” or “ No Reply ” by using the
CHANNEL selector knob.
3. The GX3500S display will show “ Send ” or “ No Re-
ply ” allowing you to send your vessels location by
using the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. When “ Send ” is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be
transmitted to the requesting vessel.
5. To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key.