Sailor 6215 VHF DSC User & Installation Manual page 17

DSC and MMSI number
When the VHF radio is powered on for the first time, you must enter the
vessel's MMSI number. Hereafter the MMSI number is briefly displayed after
power up. The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship.
Important
Entering the MMSI number
When being prompted after power up enter the MMSI
number as described below:
1. Enter the 9 digits one by one by turning the
selector wheel knob to the desired digit, press the
selector wheel knob to accept the digit and
advance to the next digit.
To delete the previous digit press the soft key
BACK.
2. Press the soft key OK to confirm the entered MMSI number.
3. To leave without saving, press the soft key CANCEL.
Note
The MMSI number can be programmed by the operator once. If a
wrong number has been entered and stored, or if there is a
requirement to change it, contact your authorized dealer.
The MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF radio to
use any DSC functionality. The radio will prompt for the MMSI
number at each power-up until the MMSI has been entered. An
error message is displayed when trying to initiate any DSC
function. However, you can use the radio in normal VHF mode.
Caution! Without a programmed MMSI number the
Distress button will not work!
General use and navigation
Chapter 2: Operation
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