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GPSMAP
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6000/7000 Series Owner’s Manual
Digital Selective Calling
Digital Selective Calling
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a
VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network.
Functionality
NMEA 0183
VHF Radio
NMEA 2000
VHF Radio
Garmin
NMEA 0183
VHF Radio
Garmin
NMEA 2000
VHF Radio
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS
position to your radio. If your radio is
capable, GPS position information is
transmitted with DSC calls.
X
X
X
X
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress
and position information from the radio
)
X
X
X
X
The chartplotter can track the positions
of vessels sending position reports
).
X
X
X
X
The chartplotter allows you to quickly set
up and send individual routine call details
to your Garmin VHF radio
).
X
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your radio, the
chartplotter shows the man-overboard
screen and prompts you to navigate to the
).
X
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your chartplotter, the
radio shows the Distress Call page to
initiate a man-overboard distress call
).
X
Turning On DSC
From the Home screen, select
Configure
>
other Vessels
>
DSC
.
About the DSC List
The DSC list is a log of the most-recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. The
DSC list can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC list shows the most-recent call from a boat. If a
second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list.
Viewing the DSC List
Your chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC in order to view the DSC list.
From the Home screen, select
Information
>
DSC List
.
