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Select MENU > SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY.

Turn the ENTER dial to adjust the frequency in 50 Hz

increments.

Select ACCEPT.

Entering Text

You may need to enter a name, a number, or other text on the

radio.

From a number or text field, turn the ENTER dial to change

the number, letter, or character.

Press the ENTER dial to accept the number, letter, or

character and move to the next space in the sequence.

Repeat this process for each number, letter, or character.

NOTE: You can select to return to the previous entry in

the sequence.

Select ACCEPT.

NOAA

Weather Broadcasts and Alerts

NOTE: This feature is not available on all radio models.

NOAA weather broadcasts on the weather (WX) channels are

available only in the USA and certain regions in Canada.

Compatible radio models are programmed with 10 WX channels

to monitor weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). WX channels are listen-only

channels that broadcast in a continuous loop and are updated

regularly. NOAA broadcasting information is regional and

relevant to your broadcast area.

Tuning Weather Broadcasts

From the home screen, press the ENTER dial.

WX appears on the screen.

Turn the ENTER dial to change the weather channel.

Enabling and Disabling Weather Alerts

You can enable weather (WX) alerts to sound when you are

using standard radio channels.

When tuning weather broadcasts, select ALERT to enable or

disable weather alerts.

indicates that weather alerts are enabled.

Select EXIT.

The radio returns to normal operation while continuing to

monitor weather alerts.

Digital Selective Calling

NOTE: Before you can use DSC capabilities, you must enter a

Mobile Marine Safety Identity (MMSI) number (Entering Your

MMSI Number, page 4). An MMSI number identifies each

DSC radio, like a telephone number.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a key component of the Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). DSC enables

VHF radios to place and receive digital calls directly with other

vessels and shore stations, including the USA and Canadian

Coast Guards. Your radio includes full Class-D DSC capabilities.

If you have a GPS device connected to the transceiver, your

latitude, longitude, and the current time are transmitted when

you send a distress call or other type of DSC call. If you enter

your position information manually, your latitude, longitude, and

time of entry are transmitted with the call. Transmitting your

location automatically speeds help in an emergency situation.

Channel 70 is reserved exclusively for DSC calls, and your

device uses a dedicated receiver to maintain a constant watch

on Channel 70. You do not need to change the channel to make

a DSC call. Your device changes to Channel 70 automatically to

transmit a DSC call. Your radio sends the DSC data over

Channel 70 in less than one second, and then tunes to an

appropriate channel for voice communications.

appears on the device screen when you have an incoming or

missed DSC call.

NOTE: The device disables DSC automatically when you turn

on ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System,

page 8).

Entering Your MMSI Number

NOTICE

You can enter your MMSI number only once. If you must change

your MMSI number after entering it, you must take your radio to

your Garmin

dealer for reprogramming.

The Mobile Marine Safety Identity (MMSI) number is a nine-digit

code that acts as a DSC self-identification number, and it is

required to use the DSC capabilities of your radio. You can

obtain an MMSI number from the telecommunications authority

or ship registry for your country. In the USA, you can obtain an

MMSI number from these sources:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC): assignments

are recognized internationally

• BoatU.S.

, Sea Tow

, or United States Power Squadrons

assignments are for USA waters only.

Select MENU > DSC > MY MMSI.

Enter your MMSI number (Entering Text, page 4).

Select ACCEPT.

The radio prompts you to confirm your identity.

Enter your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT.

If the MMSI numbers you entered do not match, a message

appears.

If necessary, select RETRY, and enter the number again.

Viewing Your MMSI Number

Select MENU > DSC > MY MMSI.

Distress Calls

When you make a distress call, your call is transmitted to all

DSC-capable radios within receiving range. Your current GPS

position (latitude and longitude) and the current time are

included in the transmission if you have a GPS device

connected to your transceiver. If you manually entered your

position information with the time, that data is transmitted with

the call.

NOTE: You should familiarize yourself with the standard

distress-call format and protocol to ensure your calls are clear

and effective.

Sending an Undesignated Distress Call

When you send an undesignated distress call, the nature of your

emergency is not transmitted to the receiving stations. Sending

an undesignated distress call is a faster procedure that can save

you time during an emergency.

Lift the spring-loaded door, and hold DISTRESS for at least 3

seconds.

The radio beeps and counts down the seconds. DISTRESS

CALL COUNTING DOWN appears on the screen.

The radio sounds an alarm, switches to channel 70, and

transmits your call on high (25 W) power.

Press any key to silence the alarm sound.

4 NOAA

Weather Broadcasts and Alerts

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