Icom iC-M605 Instruction Manual

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638DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponderis connected to your transceiver, you can transmit anIndividual DSC call to a selected AIS target, without enteringthe target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type isautomatically set to Routine.See page 92 for connecting instructions.NOTE: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function,make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 61)1. Select an AIS target on the plotter, target list or dangerlist display.• You can also go to the next step whenever the detail screenof the AIS target is displayed.• Confirm the transceiver is in the normal operating mode.Otherwise, you cannot make an Individual DSC call using thetransponder.2. Push [DSC] to display the Voice channel selectionscreen, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select a Voicechannel.*• Voice channels are already preset into the transponder in therecommended order.* When a coast station is selected in step 1, a Voice channelwill be specified by the coast station, therefore you cannotchange the channel. The transponder will display “VoiceChannel is specified by the Base station,” in this case.3. Push [DSC] to transmit an Individual DSC call to theAIS target.• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until thechannel becomes clear.• If the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder willdisplay “DSC Transmission FAILED.”■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder