GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 23
BASIC OPERATION > DSC
When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List
and Log, the information on the Notification Page is retained.
To review a DSC call or log entry, highlight the entry and
press ENTER. The DSC Entry Review Page is identical to the
Notification Page with one exception, the entry can be deleted.
DSC Entry Review Page
To review a call or log entry:
1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU.
2. Open the Call List or Log from the DSC tab.
3. Press up or down on ROCKER to highlight the call you want
to review.
4. Press ENTER to open the DSC Entry Review Page.
DSC Call List
The DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit
is left unattended. The Call List shows the most recent call from a
vessel. If a second call from the same vessel is received, it replaces
the first call in the Call List. Press MENU to sort the list and delete
entries.
DSC Log
When DSC calls are received, they are automatically placed in the
Log, with the most recent call at the top. The unit can log up to 100
calls. When 100 calls are logged, the oldest log is removed when a
new call is received. Press MENU to sort the list and delete entries.
DSC Directory
The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up
to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page shows options to add
a New Item, Delete a highlighted entry, or Delete All entries.
To add a new Directory entry:
1. Open the DSC Directory in the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first blank space in the
directory list, and press ENTER.
OR
Press MENU, highlight New Item, and press ENTER.
