Garmin GPSMAP 741xs Owner's Manual - Page 65

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio. When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man-overboard point. When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call. NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X To turn DSC on or off: 1. Select Configure > Other Vessels. 2. Select DSC to toggle it on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59