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DSC Informational Videos

Since DSC is a standard on all ICOM VHF radios, we feel it is important to explain how it works, why it’s important to have, and how easy it is to use.

Dayton 2004, 1 of 3

Emergency
Learn what DSC is, and how it can help you in an emergency.  It's the boater's equivalent of making a 911 call.  IC-M304 featured.
6 minutes 5 seconds.

Windows Media


Group Call

Group Call
See how to use your DCS equipped Icom radio to "dispatch" a one-to-many digital message.  It's a private, highly reliable way to stay in touch.  IC-M504 featured.
5 minutes 41 seconds.

Windows Media


Position Request

Position Request
Watch as an Icom radio is used in conjunction with a GPS receiver to easily locate the position of another vessel. The vessel's position pops up on a chart plotter. IC-M604 featured.
2 minutes, 45 seconds

Windows Media