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9.8.4 Receiving a Position Request

When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm

sounds and POS REQUEST will be shown in the display. Operation and trans-

ceiver function differs depending on “Position Reply” in the “DSC Setup” menu.

Automatically reply:

1. When a position request call is received, a calling

alarm sounds 4 times. Then requested position co-

ordinates are transmitted automatically to the ves-

sel requesting your vessels position.

2. To exit from position request display, press the soft key.

Manually reply:

1. When a position request call is received from an-

other vessel, the display will be as shown in the il-

lustration at the right.

2. A ringing alarm sounds 2 minutes. To send your ves-

sels position to the requesting vessel, press the

soft key. Or to exit from position request dis-

play, press the soft key.