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Using digital selective calling (dsc), Using the chartplotter with a vhf radio – Garmin GPSMAP 545s User Manual

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Using Digital Selective Calling

Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio

The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network

or a NMEA 2000 network.

Feature

NMEA 0183

VHF Radio

NMEA 2000

VHF Radio

Garmin NMEA

0183 VHF Radio

Garmin NMEA

2000 VHF Radio

The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to

your radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position

information is transmitted with DSC calls.

X

X

X

X

The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and

position information from the radio.

X

X

X

X

The chartplotter can track the positions

of vessels sending position reports.

X

X

X

X

Quickly set up and send individual routine call

details to your Garmin VHF radio.

X

When you initiate a man-overboard distress call

from your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-

overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to

the man-overboard point.

X

When you initiate a man-overboard distress call

from your chartplotter, the radio displays the

Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard

distress call.

X