COBHAM SAILOR 6217, Installation Manual

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Entering the MMSI number SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC - AIS Receiver
3-32 Chapter 3: First-time power up
3.2 Entering the 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.
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.
Once programmed, you can see the MMSI number in the service line
directly after start-up. The DSC functionality is operational at any
time.
The message NO DSC (NO MMSI) is shown in the action line if the
MMSI is not programmed.
3.2.1 Changing the MMSI number
If you need to change the MMSI number of the SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC - AIS Receiver use
the built-in service tool and a connected PC, or reset the MMSI number from the Setup
menu of the radio. The manuals for the service tool and the user manual for the radio can
be downloaded from
www.cobham.com/satcom .
Important
CAUTION!
Without a programmed MMSI number the Distress button
will not work!
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.