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Appendix E - MMSI and License Information
E-1 Obtain Your User MMSI number
A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used.
You can't make any DSC transmissions until you've obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your
You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your radio in order to use
the DSC functions, including Track Buddy.
If you don't have a user MMSI , contact the appropriate authorities in your country.
If you're unsure who to contact, consult your Northstar dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on
marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
E-2 Enter Your User MMSI
1.
Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. A dashed line appears.
DSC SETUP
> USER MMSI
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
2.
Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line. Press ENT or push the rotary knob to confirm each correct
entry and to move to the next digit.
If you make an error, press CH - until < appears, then press ENT or push the rotary knob to backup and
correct the entry.
3.
Press ENT or push the rotary knob to store your user MMSI.
4.
Enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT or push the rotary knob to permanently
store the user MMSI and return to the menu.
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You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main menu.
E-3 License Information
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the VHF 721/725. You may also need
an individual operator's license.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications
authorities before operating DSC functions.
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Explorer 721 725.
This is a once-only operation.
INPUT USER
MMSI
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WARNING
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MMSI
> STORE
CANCEL
USER MMSI
INPUT AGAIN
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