Sailor 6215 VHF DSC Installation Manual download pdf (Page 27)

Chapter 2: Operation

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Operation

Engagement status

The radio is considered engaged when an active DSC-initiated communication

is ongoing, or communication is active on non-DSC initiated VHF operation:

• A new channel selected

• PTT pressed or,

• Voice signal received

The engagement state is used to prohibit incoming DSC calls from taking over

control of the transmitter channel, disrupting ongoing communication.

When the radio is engaged in VHF communication not initiated by DSC, this is

indicated with the icon in the lower right position of the display.

Engagement will automatically time-out on inactivity (in the absence of any of

the listed events above), and after an inactivity time specified in DSC setup,

Comm Inactivity on page 39.

To terminate the engagement immediately press the soft key .

Before the automatic disengagement, the icon will flash. To prolong the

engagement press the soft key .

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