Garmin GPSMAP 3205 Owner's Manual

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52 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualM aIn Menu > dsc (dIgItal selectIve callIng ) tabUnderstanding DSC Distress CallsWith a Garmin DSC-capable chartplotter properly connected to a VHF radiofeaturing DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alertmessage appears and an alarm sounds (if enabled) when a distress call is received.The alarm sounds only for a distress call; position reports do not sound the 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.To review a call or log entry:1. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List or Log sub tab.2. Press up or down on the ROCKER until the call you want to review ishighlighted.3. Press ENTER.Review DSC WaypointThe Review DSC Waypoint Page operates similarly to the Distress Page andPosition Report Page. This page has the additional option to delete the displayedcall. On the DSC Review Waypoint Page, press the Delete soft key to delete theentry, or press the Create Wpt soft key to create a waypoint.Review DSC Waypoint