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Chapter 2: Operation
30 DSC calls
See also Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice on page 32.
Detail information for DSC sessions (soft key: VIEW)
A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received or transmitted. Press
the soft key VIEW to show the details for the current session. For distress
events a sequence of calls may contribute to the complete view and status
of the session. Detailed fields for distress are:
For other session types the soft key function VIEW typically shows the
details from a single call. Detail fields for other calls than distress are:
INFO — DSC Explanation
DISTR-MMSI The vessel in distress
NAT Nature of Distress
LAT Latitude position of station in distress
LON Longitude position of station in distress
POS UTC Time of position
MODE Communication mode (Simplex/Semi-duplex Telephony
supported)
INFO —other
calls
Explanation
CALL Type (on received call) – This may be shown on call
reception
CAT Category of the call: Urgency, Safety or Routine
FROM The initiator of the call
TO The intended receiver of the call (unless All Ships)
MODE Communication mode (Simplex/Semi-duplex
Telephony supported)
CHANNEL Subsequent communication channel