Garmin 190-01098-00 Owner's Manual

Garmin 190-01098-00 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 21 page image

VHF 300 Series Owner’s Manual Digital Selective CallingIMPORTANT: Use caution when entering your MMSI number, because you can only enterit once. If you need to change your MMSI number after entering it, you must take the radioto your Garmin dealer for reprogramming.To enter your MMSI number:1. Press the MENU key.2. Select DSC > MY MMSI.3. For each number in the sequence, turn the Channel knob clockwise to increase thenumber, and counterclockwise to decrease the number. Press the Channel knob tomove to the next number in the sequence. Select ab to return to a previous character.4. Select ACCEPT when you have entered your MMSI number. The radio prompts youconfirm your entry.5. Enter your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT. If the MMSI numbers you entereddo not match, the screen displays “MMSI NUMBERS DO NOT MATCH”. Select RETRYand repeat the process. If you do not want to enter your MMSI number at this time,select CANCEL.Viewing Your MMSI Number1. Press the MENU key.2. Select DSC > MY MMSI.3. Select OK to return to the previous screen, or press the MENU key to return to the Homescreen.DSC Distress CallsWhen you make a DSC distress call, your call is transmitted to all DSC-capable radioswithin receiving range. Your current GPS position (latitude and longitude) and thecurrent time are included in the transmission if you have a GPS device connected to yourtransceiver. If you have manually entered your position information with the time, thatdata is transmitted with the call. For information on manually updating your positioninformation, see page 26.NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the standard distress-call format and protocol to ensurethat your calls are clear and effective.Sending an Undesignated Distress CallWhen you send an undesignated distress call, the nature of your emergency is nottransmitted to the receiving stations. Sending an undesignated distress call is a shorter andquicker procedure that can save you time during an emergency.1. Lift the spring-loaded door, and press and hold the DISTRESS key for at least threeseconds. The transceiver beeps, and the screen displays “DISTRESS CALL COUNTINGDOWN”. The channel pane counts down the seconds from 3 to 1.