New Icom302 DSC

[boling]

I just got the ICOM hooked up to the Lowrance LMS480. Looks like my postiton is scrolling across the radio screen. I have put in my MMSI number. Is there an acceptable way to test the system? I'm new with the VHF, and don't want to do this the wrong way. <br /><br />As always, thanks for the help!

 

[cuzner]

Re: New Icom302 DSC

Yes... you can request a radio check from the coast guard, or use the polling feature on your radio to scan for other dcs radio's in range, and ask them to verify your co-ordinates and mmsi#.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[boling]

Re: New Icom302 DSC

Polling feature? Is that like a DSC "all ships call"? Or is it a DSC "watch"?

 

[cuzner]

Re: New Icom302 DSC

Don't know the specific name for your brand... what it does is scans for dcs radios in range, I,m guessing it is watch on your unit.<br /><br /><br /> Jim

 

[boling]

Re: New Icom302 DSC

Thanks for the help. My coastal trips will happen closer to fall, I'll try it then. I doubt that anyone on the local lake I use even has a vhf.<br /><br />Any Icom-M302 owners out there?