How Do I Test My Dsc Radio

To test your radio’s DSC operation, find a friend’s boat that also has an MMSI number. Enter that number in your radio’s address book. Then select and send to that number; an audible tone will sound and your ID will appear on your friend’s radio’s display.

How do you test a DSC VHF calling Channel 70 *?

  1. tune the transmitter to the DSC distress and safety calling frequency 2187.5 kHz,
  2. key in or select the format for the test call on the DSC equipment in accordance with the DSC equipment manufacturer’s instructions,

How do you test a handheld VHF?

Press the PTT (Push to talk) to communicate with another radio-telephone to test receive and transmit functions. One person can stand near the VHF receiver to receive a test call from the handheld radio.

Sarah Jenkins

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