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GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual 55
Digital Selective Calling
dSC
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio
The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a
VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network.
Feature NMEA 0183
VHF Radio
NMEA 2000
VHF Radio
Garmin NMEA
0183 VHF Radio
Garmin NMEA
2000 VHF Radio
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS
position to your radio. If your radio is
capable, GPS position information is
transmitted with DSC calls.
X X X X
The chartplotter can receive DSC
distress and position information from
the radio (page 56).
X X X X
The chartplotter can track the positions
of vessels sending position reports
(page 57).
X X X X
Quickly set up and send individual
routine call details to your Garmin VHF
radio (page 58).
X
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your radio, the
chartplotter displays the man-overboard
screen and prompts you to navigate to
the man-overboard point (page 56).
X
When you initiate a man-overboard
distress call from your chartplotter, the
radio displays the Distress Call page to
initiate a man-overboard distress call
(page 56).
X
To turn DSC on or off:
1. From the Home screen, touch Congure > Other Vessels.
2. Touch DSC to turn it on or off.
If you are using radar, see page 45 for information on conguring how DSC information displays on
the radar screen.
Adding a DSC Contact
You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. See page 58 for information on making
an individual routine call.
1. While viewing a chart, touch Menu > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add Contact.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the
vessel and then touch Done.
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the vessel and touch Done.
The contact is now available in the DSC list.