May 31, 2005 08:41
Just read a post on another site. Apparently there are two NMEA sentences called DSC and DSCE that are for streaming data from some DSCVHF radios. http://www.boating-forum.com/electronics...47249.html
Apparently these sentences will give you the location of a received DSC radio call (such as a MayDay call) and the MMSI number of the vessel calling.
Potentially, this means that you could flash up a "Incoming call from 'Reefer'" and flash the vessel's location (or AIS marker) on screen.
Now I wonder if it works the other way round (IE.. click on an AIS marker on screen, and then DSC VHF call that specific boat...)?!?
Apparently these sentences will give you the location of a received DSC radio call (such as a MayDay call) and the MMSI number of the vessel calling.
Potentially, this means that you could flash up a "Incoming call from 'Reefer'" and flash the vessel's location (or AIS marker) on screen.
Now I wonder if it works the other way round (IE.. click on an AIS marker on screen, and then DSC VHF call that specific boat...)?!?