User manual PRESIDENT MC-8000 DSC

[. . . ] MC-8000 DSC Owner's Manual Contents Included with your MC-8000 DSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fornt Panel/Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The message "WAITING GPS DATA" appears. The radio meets the requirements of GPS by displaying date, time, latitude and longitude. UIC (for the authorized country only) This feature can change the following 3 modes of operation; USA, INT ans CAN. This hidden feature is enabled when user is pushing and holding HI/LO and SELECT keys and turns on the radio. To change mode press MEM more than 2 seconds. 16 Menu Operation You can enter in the menu all its functions from the mic. 1. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. Digital Selective Calling has also been selected as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This service will let you instantly send a Distress call with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is connected to the MC-8000 DSC) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver. 26) for instructions on how to setup the directory of names. Note: · Position SEND and ALARM CLOCK will not be displayed if GPS is not connected. · Refer to page 8 for the flow chart of Menu Operation. 1. If the contact is not recorded in the directory press SELECT to enter the ID number. Use the Number key pad on the mic to enter the number otherwise select the individual you want to contact using CH or CH . 4. Select Inter-Ship Channel by CH or CH key. 17 5. Press SELECT to transmit the DSC signal. If the CHannel 70 is busy the message BUSY CHECK appears. When the channel is free, the DSC CALL is transmitted. 1-B. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter DSC CALL, see page 17). The MMSI code appears, and you can now call the group members. Select Inter-Ship Channel by CH or CH key. 5. Press SELECT to transmit the DSC signal. DSC CALL is sent with high power. 18 6. [. . . ] The radio returns to the LAMP ADJUST screen. Note: The backlight settings are off, Level 1 Dim, Level 2 medium, and Level 3 bright. 3-C. Press SELECT at SYSTEM. (To enter SYSTEM, see page 32). 2. Press CH twice to select KEY BEEP. 3. Press CH or CH to select ON (On) or OFF (OF). 5. [. . . ]