NASA SX 35 DSC - Manual (Page 40)

38 SX 35 DSC
To make a directory call:
• Press the
CALL
key. The DSC calling menu appears in the display.
• Use the SELECT knob to select the DIRECTORY topic.
INT LAST CALL
>DIRECTORY
ALL SHIP'S
INDIVIDUAL
DSC Directory
• Press the
CALL
key. The directory list appears in the display.
• Use the SELECT knob to select the desired vessel or station name.
Note: The MMSID’s for each entry do not appear in the list.
• Use the microphone keys to select a working channel.
• Press the
CALL
key. The INDIVIDUAL call screen appears in the dis-
play.
INT INDIVIDUAL
vessel name
>ROUTINE
PRESS CALL.
Individual Call Screen
• Press the
CALL
key to send the call. DSC calls are made on channel 70.
If you observe the display closely, you will see the channel number
change to channel 70 momentarily and then revert to the selected work-
ing channel.
• While waiting for acknowledgment from the called vessel,
WAITING . . . . appears in the lower line of the display.
INT INDIVIDUAL
vessel name
>ROUTINE
WAITING....
Waiting For Acknowledge
• When the called vessel acknowledges your call, an alert sounds and
ACK RECEIVE appears in the lower line of the display.