Garmin gpsmap 3006c Manuale Utente

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When the Garmin GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPS unit dis-

plays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to store incoming information received from another user’s 
DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send 
and receive NMEA data from each other (pg.72 and Installation Guide). 

With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you 

may receive any DSC Distress Call within range. A window pops up and a message displays when a 
Distress Call is received. To notify you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). The 
alarm only sounds on a Distress Call, and it does not sound on a Position Report. Distress Calls are broad-
casted to all DSC users in radio range and appear with a blue and white checkered icon.

You also have the ability to input a caller’s name, if it is known. (The caller’s name replaces the MMSI 

number as a reference once it is entered.)

The Position Report operates similarly to the Distress Call. Remember this type of contact is like a 

phone call, but no emergency alarms are set off and the call is specifi c to the receiver. Position Reports are 
not broadcasted to all DSC users and appear with a gold boat icon.

The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can manage up to 100 calls. When ‘calls’ 

are received, they are updated constantly to give the most current information, even if the unit is left unat-
tended. Any entry from the Call List can be selected to show an Entry Review. 

When DSC calls are received, they are automatically stored in the Log, with the latest call at the top. 

The unit may store up to 100 logs. Once 100 logs are received, the oldest log fi le is removed when a new 
call is received. 

The Call List and Log both display information of call Type, Date/Time, Position, and MMSI/Name. 

Pressing ADJ/MENU from this list allows you to ‘Sort By (Call) Type’, ‘Sort By Time’, ‘Sort By Name’, ‘De-
lete’ (only after highlighting a particular call), and ‘Delete All’. Select the desired option and press ENTER.

Distress Call Message

Position Report Message