The Dsc Setup Menu; What Is Dsc - NorthStar NS100 Reference Manual

What is DSC?

DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a VHF radio
IMPORTANT!
transmission system that can transmit digital
You must enter your
signals. DSC capability enables you to use the
MMSID to access the
Global Maritime Distress Signalling System
DSC functions.
(GMDSS) to transmit a coded distress signal
using the DISTRESS button.
Any DSC radio within range of the distress
signal will automatically register the distress
signal and display the details on the LCD
screen.

The DSC setup menu

1. Press FUNC then 1 to enter the radio menu. Note that only four menu items can be shown on the
2. Scroll through the main menu until the cursor is next to the DSC SETUP option, then press >ENT.
USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDV REPLY
LL REPLY
DSC FUNC
ATIS ID
ATIS FUNC
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LCD screen at any one time so use ^CH/SEL to scroll up and CH/SELv to scroll down the menu.
The DSC setup menu is displayed.
Enter your user MMSID.
Enter or change the name and/or details of a group MMSID.
Choose an automatic or manual response to calls (USA and Canada only).
Select your response to an LL polling request.
Turn the DSC functionality ON/OFF (USA). In Europe, if DSC functionality is
OFF, ATIS functionality is ON.
Enter your ATIS MMSID (Europe only).
Enable/disable the ATIS function (Europe only).
Every DSC user has a unique identifi er called
an MMSID. You must enter your MMSID into
the radio so that you can access the DSC
functionality.
If you don't have an MMSID, contact the
appropriate authorities in your country. If you
don't know who to contact, ask your dealer.
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