Garmin GPSMAP 546S Owner's Manual - Page 73
Calling an AIS Target, Channel
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The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available in all frequency bands: 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, or 77. NOTE: The default channel is 72. However, select Channel to select a different channel from the list. If you select a different channel, the chartplotter uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using a different channel. To make an individual routine call: 1. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. 2. Select the station to call from the list. 3. Select Review > Call with Radio. 4. Select Send to send the information about the call to the radio. 5. On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call. Using Digital Selective Calling Calling an AIS Target When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000 compatible radio, you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call to an AIS target. For more information on selecting a channel other than the default channel (Channel 72), see page 66. To make an individual routine call to an AIS target: 1. While viewing a chart, use the Rocker to select an AIS target . 2. Select AIS Vessel > Call with Radio. 3. Select Send to send the information about the call to the radio. 4. On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 67