Garmin VHF 315 SERIES Quick Start Manual page 5

The Mobile Marine Safety Identity (MMSI) number is a nine-digit code that acts
as a DSC self-identification number, and it is required to use the DSC capabilities
of your radio. You can obtain an MMSI number from the telecommunications
authority or ship registry for your country. In the USA, you can obtain an MMSI
number from these sources:
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC): assignments are recognized
internationally
• BoatU.S. , Sea Tow , or United States Power Squadrons
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for USA waters only.
1 Select MENU > DSC > MY MMSI.
2
Turn the ENTER dial to change the number.
3
Press the ENTER dial to accept the number.
4
Repeat this process for each number in the sequence.
5
Select ACCEPT.
The radio prompts you to confirm your identity.
6 Enter your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT.
If the MMSI numbers you entered do not match, a message appears.
7
If necessary, select RETRY, and enter the number again.
Automatic Transmitter Identification System
Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is a vessel identification
system used on certain inland waterways in some European countries. See your
Garmin dealer to program your VHF radio if you plan to use your radio on
waterways that are within the bounds of the Regional Arrangement Concerning
the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways (the Basel Agreement). ATIS is
prohibited outside the European inland waterways that are covered by the Basel
Agreement.
When you enable ATIS, your radio sends a data signal identifying your station at
the end of every transmission. Data identifying your position is not sent, but your
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position is calculated through the method of triangulation by coastal stations that
receive your transmissions.
To enable ATIS, you must enter your ATIS identification number (page 5), and
turn on ATIS. See your Garmin dealer to determine your ATIS identification
number and to learn about ATIS requirements for your region.
Your radio disables these functions when you enable ATIS.
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
: assignments are
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• Monitor two or three channels (Dual watch and Tri watch)
• Scanning channels
International channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77 restrict
transmitting to low-power (1 W) when you enable ATIS.
Entering Your ATIS Identification Number
You can enter your ATIS identification number only once. If you must change
your ATIS identification number after entering it, you must take your radio to your
Garmin dealer for reprogramming.
NOTE: You can access the ATIS settings on the radio after the ATIS feature is
activated by your Garmin dealer.
1
Select MENU > ATIS > MY ATIS ID.
2
Turn ENTER clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
number.
3
Press ENTER to accept the number.
4
Repeat these steps for each digit.
5
Select ACCEPT.
The radio prompts you to reenter your number.
6
Enter your ATIS number again, and select ACCEPT.
If the ATIS numbers do not match, a message appears.
7 If necessary, select RETRY, and enter the number again.
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