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APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)Digital Selective Calling (DSC)Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and GlobalPositioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receivelocation information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in twomajor areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting.A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to exchangeand display their positions. When you receive a DSC position,you can create a waypoint or to show the received position on anelectronic map.An emergency DSC Distress Call allows a vessel in troubleto transmit a substantial amount of information in a singletransmission, or “call,” without the need for voice communication.When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds,and they immediately receive the position of the caller.The rescuer may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller’sposition to assist or forward the call on to the Coast Guard. Whenthe Coast Guard receives the call, they can immediately access thecaller’s information (such as who they are and the type of vessel) intheir database while they are in transit to the caller’s position.Any time a vessel receives a DSC call, they can store that locationand quickly navigate to that position using a Go To. This makesDSC a time-saver, especially in an emergency situation. In order touse DSC, users must first register their VHF radio with the FCC andreceive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)number?Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHFradio to act like a phone. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like aphone number when used in a Position Report and as a uniqueidentifier to the Coast Guard when used in an emergency DistressCall. To obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number,users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605).Garmin does not supply this number!For more information regarding MMSI numbers, visit http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.118 276C Plus Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong>190-00501-00_0A.indd 1181/13/2005 10:44:13 AM
How are MMSI assignments obtained?Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remainin United States waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (EmergencyPosition Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required tohave a FCC ship station license. The FCC and Coast Guard haveauthorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSInumbers. This service is limited to registering recreational vesselsonly. To receive information on how to obtain a recreational MMSInumber, contact http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/links/mmsi.htm orhttp://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/.Non-Federal Users in the United StatesCommercial users, or those who travel outside the United States orCanada, must apply for a ship radio station license or an amendmentto a ship radio station license. To find out if you require a Ship RadioStation license, contact http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html. If your vessel requires licensing by the FCC, you will obtain aMMSI during the application/licensing process when you file FCCForms 159 and 605.Federal Users in the United StatesFederal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their agencyradio spectrum management office. These procedures are currentlyunder review by the National Telecommunications and InformationAdministration (NTIA).APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)Users Outside the United StatesUsers can obtain an MMSI assignment from their telecommunicationsauthority or ship registry, often by obtaining or amending their shipstation license.Users In CanadaIndustry Canada is responsible for assigning MMSI numbers tocommercial and recreational vessels. Information is available at thefollowing Web site: http://sd.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/mmsi.jsp.How can Garmin help you with DSC?To receive Distress Calls or Position Reports, you must have a DSCequippedchartplotter as well as a VHF radio with DSC support.During normal, non-emergency Position Report communication,Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) has been set aside as the VHF/DSCdigital call channel.For a Distress Call, press the MayDay button on the VHF radio.The call transmits on an emergency channel with the MMSI numberattached to the call, if the receiver has DSC support. Any DSCequippedmariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call.When the 276C Plus is connected to a VHF with DSC support, theGPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory. Basic wiringis required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receiveNMEA data from each other.276C Plus Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong> 119190-00501-00_0A.indd 1191/13/2005 10:44:14 AM
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