February 24, 2007 10:58
GPSNavX wrote:
I started a new thread for this topic since, IMHO, the addition of DSC information to either GPSNavX or MacENC would be usefull in many respects.
As DSC becomes more prevalent, it would allow us to pinpoint vessels in distress by automatically creating waypoints using the calling vessel's MMSI number, location, and time at location (at least for the emergency, urgent, and safety calls). Perhaps the calls can be enabled or disabled from either the GPS or Instruments menu.
Information on DSC can be found here:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/dsc.htm
Quote:At this time GPSNavX nor MacENC process NMEA DSC messages. Something I could add if there is any demand. I assume in the event of a DSC message a new waypoint where the distressed vessel is could be created? Any feedback as to how the response to each NMEA DSC message should be handled would be very helpful.
I started a new thread for this topic since, IMHO, the addition of DSC information to either GPSNavX or MacENC would be usefull in many respects.
As DSC becomes more prevalent, it would allow us to pinpoint vessels in distress by automatically creating waypoints using the calling vessel's MMSI number, location, and time at location (at least for the emergency, urgent, and safety calls). Perhaps the calls can be enabled or disabled from either the GPS or Instruments menu.
Information on DSC can be found here:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/dsc.htm