Decoders
DSC calls
Digital calls between ships on marine channel 70, listed in plain words.
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What it does #
DSC (digital selective calling) is how ships call each other and the coast on marine VHF. The decoder reads the calls on channel 70 and lists them.
Where to find it #
On Home, choose the marine DSC entry from the Band list. It sets channel 70 (156.525 MHz) in NFM. The DSC calls (channel 70) card lists the calls.
Controls #
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Call list | Newest first: the time and the call in plain words. |
| Distress and urgency | Shown in red. They also raise an alert. |
| Clear | Clears the list. |
Limits #
The card appears when the receiver is within 5 kHz of channel 70 in NFM.