Uniden UM425 English Owners Manual - Page 43

Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Features 1. Press the MENU-PA button to display the menu. 2. Select Setup and then POS Reply. 3. Highlight Auto and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. The radio will automatically transmit your position when it receives a position request. 4. To disable automatic position reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual. Sending your own position (Position Send) If your radio is connected to a GPS receiver, you can send your boat's position to someone else. If you are requesting assistance or using an all ships call to give a safety warning, you can send your current position so other stations know where you are: 1. Press the MENU-PA button to display the menu. 2. Choose the DSC Call sub-menu, then select Position Send. 3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN buttons to highlight the directory entry you want to contact and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 26). Enter all nine digits and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. 4. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to confirm. If you want to transmit your position to the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the transmission, select Cancel. 5. The radio transmits your MMSI number, your longitude, and your latitude to the other station. Putting the radio into standby If you are leaving your radio or do not wish to answer any DSC calls, you can put your radio in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will automatically respond with a message that indicates your radio is currently unattended. Follow the steps below to put your radio in standby: E-39