Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
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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.
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio� If your radio
is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls�
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from
the radio�
The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position
reports�
Quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF
radio�
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�
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�
1. Select > .
2. Select to toggle it on or off.
