Lowrance | Link-5 VHF User Guide
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5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST)
You can test your radio’s DSC operation by sending a DSC TEST CALL to a Buddy or other
station equipped with a DSC radio.
Note:
You should not use a routine DSC call to test your radio and you should minimize the
use of the safety channel for test purposes.
5-2-11-1 Send a DSC TEST call
1.
Select DSC CALL then DSC TEST.
2.
Select the buddy you want to call from your buddy list, or Select MANUAL NEW then
enter the MMSI of the individual you want to call.
3.
Press ENT to accept the selection.
4.
Press ENT again to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the
TX
symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent.
TOM
DSC TEST
►
SEND?
DSC TEST
MANUAL NEW
SAM
►
TOM
DSC CALL
SENT CALL
▲
LL REQUEST
►
DSC TEST
▼
TOM
DSC TEST
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5.
The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAITING ACK). If the call is acknowledged
(DSC TEST ACK), notification is displayed.
6.
If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry.
5-2-11-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK)
1.
When you receive notification of a DSC TEST reply, press any
key to cancel the alert.
2.
If the radio recognizes the user MMSI as one of your buddies,
the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.
3.
Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to
cancel.
5-2-11-3 Acknowledging an incoming DSC TEST call
The radio sounds a friendly two-tone alert when it detects an incoming DSC TEST call.
1.
If the radio recognizes the MMSI as one of your buddies, your buddy’s name is displayed
in place of the MMSI.
2.
The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO
(See sec-
tion 4-9)
and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY.
(See section 4-10)
3.
Scroll to view further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel.
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