[CA] [CA11] Ray 70 and Individual Distress Relay call

[Palio]

Hello:

The Ocean Signal MOB1 operates via AIS to locate a man overboard to his/her vessel as well as other vessels equipped with AIS w/in a 5 mile radius. The unit can also be programmed with the vessel's MMSI number so that it can send a DSC alert to the MOB vessel using an "Individual Distress Relay call", thereby alarming and notifying other crew as to the MOB event. Does the Ray 70 permit such a DSC Individual Distress Relay call? The Ocean Signal website (http://oceansignal.com/products/mob1/) states:

"Compatibility: Most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF comply with the standards required to receive MOB transmissions. It is however, especially if you are using older equipment, recommended that you check compatibility with the equipment manufacturer."

For further clarification, the vessel in question also utilizes a Raymarine AIS700, and thus, receives its AIS signals through it, and not the Ray70 - however, the Ray 70 should handle the MMSI DSC traffic.

Thanks in advance for your response!

Lloyd Bray