Uniden UM435 Owner s Manual - Page 27
Making Dsc Calls
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9. When you finish entering the name, the radio displays the new MMSI number and name and asks you to confirm. To save this directory entry, select Yes; to cancel this directory entry, select No. The radio returns to the directory list. 10. To change an existing directory entry, select the entry you want to change. 11. To delete the directory entry, select Delete. To edit the code, select Edit, then use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to edit the MMSI number and the name. 12. When you are satisfied with the directory list, select Exit to close the menu screen. MAKING DSC CALLS There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls: Call Type Distress What it does Alerts all stations that you need assistance and sends them your current position. When to use it In an emergency only. Individual Calls a single station using the User MMSL. Any time you want to talk to another station. Group Calls all the stations that have the Any time you want with the whole group same Group MMSL as yours. you are traveling with at the same time. All Ships Calls all stations within range of your radio. Safety warnings (e.g., debris in the water) or any urgent situation. Suppose you are coordinating safety for a sailboat race. Before the race starts, you instruct all the racers to enter your group MMSI number into their radios. During the race: xx Throughout the race, you use group calling to update the racers on the time, race status, and any course corrections. xx A power boat full of spectators comes a little too close to the race path. You use individual calling to contact the power boat and advise them to stay clear of the race. xx You see a rowboat entering the area, but since it doesn't have a radio, you can't communicate with the rowboat. You use all ships calling to alert all the other boats in the area of the possible danger. 19