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VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s Manual 19
Digital Selective Calling
RECENT CALLS—a screen is displayed that allows you to select from your recent
calls. Select an entry.
4. After you have selected the vessel or entered the MMSI number manually, select the
channel on which you want to communicate. The radio transmits this request with your
call. See below for information on selecting a channel.
5. Select CALL.
The radio transmits the call on Channel 70 and returns to the current working channel. The
radio listens for an acknowledgement on Channel 70 while staying on the working channel.
After an acknowledgement is received, the radio automatically tunes to the channel you
selected.
Placing Group Calls
You can contact a group of specic vessels, such as a sailing club or otilla, by making a
group call. Before placing a call to a group, ensure that the MMSI number of the group is
entered into the memory. For more information on entering a group, see page 26.
1. Press the DSC key.
2. Select GROUP > CALL.
3. Select an entry.
4. After you have selected the group, select the channel on which you want to
communicate. The radio will transmit this request with your call. See below for
information on selecting a channel.
5. Select CALL. The radio transmits the call on Channel 70 and tunes to the channel you
selected.
Selecting the Channel for Individual Calls or Group Calls
When placing an individual or group call, you can select from the following channels on
which you want to communicate. The radio transmits this request with your call.
USA: 6, 8 ,9 ,10 ,13 ,16, 17, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, or 77
Canadian and International: All of the channels listed previously, plus Channel 15
In most cases, the selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available
in all frequency bands. When selecting the channel, select CUSTOM to select a different
channel than the ones listed above. If you select a custom channel, be aware that the station
you are calling may not be able to comply with the specied channel. Ensure that you select
a channel that is appropriate for communication.
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