Standard Horizon MATRIX GX3000S - Manual (Page 55)

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11.8.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown 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. Select type of reply
function “ Send ” or “ No Reply ” by using the CHAN-
NEL selector knob.
The GX3000S display will show “
Send ” or “ No Re-
ply ” allowing you to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL
selector knob.
3. When “ Send ” is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be
transmitted to the requesting vessel.
4. To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key.