Standard Horizon GX3500S Marine Radio User Manual


 
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11.7.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD. Operation and trans-
ceiver function differs depending on “POS Reply” in the “DSC Setup” menu
setting.
Automatically reply:
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.
Then requested position coordinates are transmit-
ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves-
sels position.
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from an-
other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra-
tion at the right.
2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Then select type of
reply function “Send” or “No Reply” by using the
CHANNEL selector knob.
3. The GX3500S display will show “Send” or “No Re-
ply
” allowing you to send your vessels location by
using the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. When “Send” is selected, press the
[
ENT
]
key. And your position will be
transmitted to the requesting vessel.
5. To exit from position request display, press the
[
16/9
]
key.