Garmin GPSMAP 2106, 2110 Owner's Manual

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52 GPSMAP 2106/2110 Owner’s ManualM AIN MENU > DSC (D IGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ) TABDSC (Digital Selective Calling) TabUse the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 2106/2110.DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receivelocation information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operations—distresscalls and position reporting.For more information about DSC and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)numbers, see page 85 in the “Appendix.”When the GPSMAP 2106/2110 is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support,the GPS unit displays a call list, log, and a directory that stores incominginformation received from another user’s DSC-capable VHF/GPS combination.Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receiveNMEA data from each other. See the GPSMAP 2106/2110 & GPS 17 InstallationInstructions for more information.Understanding DSC Distress CallsWith your GPSMAP 2106/2110 properly connected to a VHF radio with DSCoutput, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert messageappears, and an alarm sounds (if enabled) when a distress call is received. Thealarm sounds only for a distress call; position reports do not sound an alarm.Distress calls are broadcasted to all DSC users in radio range and appear with ablue and white checkered icon on the DSC tab’s Call List and Log sub tabs.You can enter a caller’s name, if it is known. The caller’s name replaces theMMSI number as a reference, when entered.Understanding Position ReportsThe position report operates similarly to the distress call. This type of contact islike a phone call; no emergency alarms are set off, and the call is specific to thereceiver. Position reports are not broadcasted to all DSC users and appear with agold boat icon.Call List Sub TabThe Call List sub tab shows the 100 most recent calls, even if the unit is leftunattended. You can select any entry from the Call List to show an Entry Review.Log Sub TabWhen DSC calls are received, they are automatically stored in the log, withthe latest call at the top. The unit can store up to 100 calls; after 100 calls arereceived, the oldest is removed when a new call is received.The Call List and Log sub tabs both show the call type, date/time, position, andMMSI/Name. Pressing the Sort By (Call) Type, Sort By Time, Sort By Name,Delete (only after highlighting a particular call), and Delete All soft keys allowsyou to sort and delete calls.