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Setup | RS90 Operating Manual
Buddy list setup
The buddy list stores up to 20 contact names and MMSIs. Contact
names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry
shown first.
Once set up, you can use the buddy list to:
• DSC call an individual buddy; see “Sending an individual DSC
Call” on page 48.
• DSC request location of a buddy; see “Sending an LL request for
the position of a buddy” on page 54.
• DSC track selected buddies; see “Tracking a buddy -
introduction” on page 55.
• DSC Test call; see “Sending a DSC test call” on page 58.
Add a new buddy
You can enter a maximum of 20 buddy names.
1. Select MENU → BUDDY LIST → MANUAL NEW.
2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time up to a maximum of
11 alphanumeric characters.
3. Press [OK] repeatedly if necessary until the cursor moves to the
MMSI entry line.
4. Enter the MMSI number associated with the buddy name, then press
[OK] repeatedly until STORE/CANCEL is displayed.
5. Scroll to STORE or CANCEL as required and then press [OK].
¼ Note: When the buddy list is full, you cannot make a new entry until
you have deleted an existing entry.
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27 Feb 2014