Advanced Dsc Features; Mmsi Numbers; Entering Mmsi Numbers - Uniden MHS135DSC Owner's Manual

avoids the problems of busy voice channels.

aDVanCeD DsC FeatUres

Your radio supports the following DSC features:
Feature Menu Item
Individual Call Individual
Group Call Group
All Ships Call All Ships
Position Request POS Request
Position Send Position Send
Test Call Test
Standby Mode Standby
Receive Log Receive Log
DSC Setup DSC Setup

MMsi nUMBers

In order to use DSC features, you must be assigned a User MMSI number and
program that number into your radio. There are two other kinds of MMSI numbers:
individual numbers for use by single boats and group numbers for use by fleets, boating
organizations, event coordinators, etc.
You can get more information on MMSI numbers at these resources:
The dealer where you purchased the radio
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Recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI number from the Boat Owner's
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Association of the U.S. (http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or call 800-536-1536) or Sea
Tow Services International (http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp)
Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more
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information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http://
wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html.

Entering MMSI numbers

Use the CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN keys to scroll through numbers (and
letters when entering names). When you see the number/letter you want, press the right
Uniden MHS135DSC Radio Owner's Manual
Function
Contact another vessel from your directory.
Contact all vessels that share your group MMSI code.
Broadcast to all vessels within range (used for safety or
advisory messages).
Request the current location of another vessel.
Transmit your current location to another vessel.
Make sure your radio is working and configured correctly.
Automatically respond to all DSC calls with "Unavailable" status.
Displays last 10 distress calls and last 50 general calls the
radio received.
Accesses DSC menus.
- POS Reply
- Test Reply
- Group MMSI
- User MMSI
- Directory
- Auto CH SW
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