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Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
My MMSI ID
This operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications,
including Distress Calls. If you try to access a DSC function before entering the
MMSI number, an error message appears and you are prompted to enter the
MMSI ID.
You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship
Note:
Radio licences in your area. If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the
MMSI number yourself, your Raymarine dealer can program the number for you.
This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number is programmed:
• you will not be able to change it
• only your dealer/distributor can change it
• after entering your MMSI ID, accessing this menu item will merely display the
programmed number
To enter or view the MMSI ID number:
1. From DSC MENU, rotate the CH/OK knob until the arrow points to DSC SETUP.
2. Press the CH/OK knob to accept. The DSC SETUP menu items appear.
3. Press CH/OK to select MY MMSI ID.
If an existing MMSI ID is stored, the value appears. If the MMSI ID is blank,
dashes appear, indicating that one has yet to be entered. The first character
space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline.
4. Rotate the CH/OK knob. The flashing underline is replaced with a numeric
character. Continue rotating the knob to scroll through the selections.
5. When the appropriate number appears, press CH/OK to accept.
The next character to be filled in sequence is then underlined.
6. Continue this process until all MMSI characters have been entered.
7. When all digits have been selected, press CH/OK to accept.
8. Press and hold the CH/OK knob.You are prompted to re-enter the MMSI num-
ber.
9. Using the CH/OK knob, re-enter all nine MMSI digits to confirm.
10. Press CH/OK to accept your selections.
If the second entry does not match the first entry, a warning message is dis-
played and you are prompted to retry.
11. When complete, press and hold CH/OK to accept.
12. Press CH/OK one last time to SAVE the MMSI ID number and return to the
DSC SETUP screen.
You cannot begin the MMSI ID number with "0" (single zero), as this prefix indi-
Note:
cates a GROUP ID. You cannot begin the MMSI ID number with "00" (double zero), as this
prefix indicates a COAST STATION.
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