NorthStar Navigation Northstar NS100 - Manual (Page 32)

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DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio
transmission system that can transmit digital
signals. DSC capability enables you to use the
Global Maritime Distress Signalling System
(GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal
using the DISTRESS button.
Any DSC radio within range of the distress
signal will automatically register the distress
signal and display the details on the LCD
screen.
What is DSC?
Every DSC user has a unique identifi er called
an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into
the radio so that you can access the DSC
functionality.
If you don't have an MMSID, contact the
appropriate authorities in your country.
If you
don't know who to contact, ask your dealer.
The DSC setup menu
1. Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the
LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu.
2. Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT.
The DSC setup menu is displayed.
IMPORTANT!
You must enter your
MMSID to access the
DSC functions.
Enter your user MMSID.
USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDV REPLY
LL REPLY
DSC FUNC
ATIS ID
ATIS FUNC
Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID.
Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only).
Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only).
Select your response to an LL polling request.
Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is
OFF, ATIS functionality is ON.
Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only).