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Transmitting a Position Request Call
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7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request Call Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a specific ship's current position, etc. qqEnter "POSITION REQUEST" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • T he ID code for the Position Request Call can be set first. (p. 19) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set it. • T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, "←" or "→," then push [ENT] or dial. • T he first digit is specified as '0' for a Group ID. If a Group ID is entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH]. • The first two digits are '0' for any coast station ID. e A confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. 37