Icom IC-M412 Instruction Manual

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326 DSC OPERATIONn Transmitting DSC calls (Continued)D Test callTesting on the exclusive DSC distress and safety callingchannels should be avoided as much as possible by usingother methods. When testing on the distress/safety channel isunavoidable, it should be indicated that these are test trans-missions.Normally the test call would require no further communica-tions between the two stations involved.q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.w Push [s] or [t] to select “TEST CALL,” and then push[ENT].Scrollse Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired pre-programmed Indi-vidual address or “MANUAL INPUT,” then push [ENT].• The ID code for the individual can be set in advance. (p. 14)• When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI IDcode for the individual you wish to call with [Y] or [Z]. (SeeAbout Manual Inputting on page 22.)Scrollsr After step e, Channel 70 is automatically selected and“READY” appears in the channel comment display.PushThe last digit*This illustration describes with “MANUAL INPUT”selection in step e.t Push [ENT] to transmit the Test call.• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channelbecomes clear.Transmittingy After the Test call has been transmitted, return to normaloperation (before entering the DSC menu).Scrolls