0 GPSMAP ® 6000/7000 Series Owner’s ManualDigital Selective CallingDigital Selective CallingNetworked Chartplotter and VHF Radio FunctionalityThe following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to aVHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network.Functionality NMEA 0183VHF RadioNMEA 2000VHF RadioGarminNMEA 0183VHF RadioGarminNMEA 2000VHF RadioThe chartplotter can transfer your GPSposition to your radio. If your radio iscapable, GPS position information istransmitted with DSC calls.X X X XThe chartplotter can receive DSC distressand position information from the radio(page 110)X X X XThe chartplotter can track the positionsof vessels sending position reports(page 110).X X X XThe chartplotter allows you to quickly setup and send individual routine call detailsto your Garmin VHF radio(page 113).XWhen you initiate a man-overboarddistress call from your radio, thechartplotter shows the man-overboardscreen and prompts you to navigate to theman-overboard point (page 110).XWhen you initiate a man-overboarddistress call from your chartplotter, theradio shows the Distress Call page toinitiate a man-overboard distress call(page 110).XTurning On DSCFrom the Home screen, select Configure > other Vessels > DSC.About the DSC ListThe DSC list is a log of the most-recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. TheDSC list can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC list shows the most-recent call from a boat. If asecond call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list.Viewing the DSC ListYour 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.
