On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 13:56:01 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On 11 Mar 2005 05:35:59 -0800, wrote:

I would suggest stepping up enough to get DSC.

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Is there a test process for VHF/DSC? My latest boat came with two DSC
capable ICOMs but I have no idea if the feature is even hooked up, let
alone working. Also, I have no idea what vessel ID is programmed, if
any.

Most likely not. DSC hasn't been widely used until last summer.

To test it, I believe you have to go to channel 9, but don't quote me
on that. There's more information here.

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/dsc.htm

FYI: Region 1 just implemented DSC late last summer on a full scale
basis.

Later,

Tom