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DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual
Calling using the distress log
The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most
recently received distress calls, so that you can call any of them
quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as follows:
1. Select DSC MENU → DIST LOG.
The display shows the details of the most recent call.
2. Use ▲ and ▼ to find the caller you want to call back and press [OK].
3. Choose CALL BACK — to send a call request.
Other options are:
• DELETE — to delete the call from the distress log.
• SAVE MMSI — to save the caller’s MMSI.
• INFO — to view more information about the distress call.
4. On the “CHOOSE CH” screen, select INTER-SHIP. (Or, select MANUAL
to use a duplex channel—see point 2 of “General usage” on page
47.)
The display shows “SET INTER”
5. Use ▲ or ▼ to reach the working channel you want to specify and
press [OK].
6. When the SEND prompt appears,
• Press [OK] to send the call request on CH70, or
• Press [X] to exit without sending.
7. When you hear the acknowledgement alert tone,
• Press the [SILENC] soft key to silence the alert.
• Press [PTT] to commence voice communication.
8. If there is no reply within 30 seconds, the display shows: “SEND
AGAIN?”
You can then select:
• [YES] to send again, or
• [NO] to quit and return to standby mode.
DSC CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
CALL LOG
DISTR LOG
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
01 RENA
DISTRESS
UNDEFINED
CANCEL
OK-->OPTION
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
RENA
CALL BACK
DELETE
SAVE MMSI
INFO
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
Draft v5.0
27 Feb 2014