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Introduction

Table 1 - Terms used in the manual

DSC

GPS

NMEA

MMSI

Station

Digital Selective Calling. A VHF radio standard for

communicating among boats and sending automated

distress calls.

Global Positioning System

National Marine Electronics Association. The

organization that governs standards for electronic

equipment used on boats. NMEA 0183 is the standard

for serial data communication used by GPS receivers.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity number. A unique,

nine-digit number that identifies you and your boat

when making DSC calls. It is also used by the Coast

Guard if you send an automated distress call.

Any DSC radio, whether it's operated on a boat, at a

marina, or by a shore station.

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