Kenwood TK-8150 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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OPTIONAL FEATURES
Short Messages: Received short messages (maximum of 48 characters) are
displayed the same as Status messages {page 16}, however only 4 short
messages can be stored in the stack memory. “M” (Message) and the message
number appear with the message.
GPS Report: If an external GPS receiver (NMEA-0183 format) is installed on
the transceiver and the Send GPS function is programmed onto a key by your
dealer, you can press the programmed key to send your location data.
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
Transmitting
1 Select your desired zone and channel/group ID.
2 Press the key programmed as Message Mode to enter Selcall Mode.
3 Rotate the Selector to select the ID of the station you want to call.
•You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled.
(Press the PF1 key or the
key to erase an incorrect digit.)
4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
Receiving
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode,
and the calling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
Reviewing Caller IDs in the Stack Memory
The mail icon ( ) will flash when a Selcall call is received and stacked.
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Message Mode for more than
1 second to enter Stack Mode.
The last received Caller ID is displayed with the Caller ID number. “I” (ID)
appears with the number.
2 Rotate the Selector to select the ID you want to view (if more than one ID
is stored in the stack memory).
3 To erase the ID, press and hold the PF1 key or the key for more than
1 second.