Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual 55Digital Selective CallingdSCDigital Selective Calling (DSC)Using the Chartplotter with a VHF RadioThe 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.Feature NMEA 0183VHF RadioNMEA 2000VHF RadioGarmin NMEA0183 VHF RadioGarmin NMEA2000 VHF 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 DSCdistress and position information fromthe radio (page 56).X X X XThe chartplotter can track the positionsof vessels sending position reports(page 57).X X X XQuickly set up and send individualroutine call details to your Garmin VHFradio (page 58).XWhen you initiate a man-overboarddistress call from your radio, thechartplotter displays the man-overboardscreen and prompts you to navigate tothe man-overboard point (page 56).XWhen you initiate a man-overboarddistress call from your chartplotter, theradio displays the Distress Call page toinitiate a man-overboard distress call(page 56).XTo turn DSC on or off:1. From the Home screen, touch Configure > Other Vessels.2. Touch DSC to turn it on or off.If you are using radar, see page 45 for information on configuring how DSC information displays onthe radar screen.Adding a DSC ContactYou can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. See page 58 for information on makingan individual routine call.1. While viewing a chart, touch Menu > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add Contact.2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of thevessel and then touch Done.3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the vessel and touch Done.The contact is now available in the DSC list.