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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there different antennae available to attach to the
Mobilarm V100?
Yes. A Long Range Dipole Antenna (part number MOA-00203) can be used instead
of the existing antenna when using the Mobilarm V100 with a life jacket or survival
suit.
Q: What is the procedure if I change to a different vessel
and want to continue using my Mobilarm V100?
Check whether the area of operation of the new vessel is governed by different
maritime regulations to your current area of operation because your Mobilarm V100
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with those regulations.
If your Mobilarm V100 is programmed with the MMSI number of your current vessel
then this must be reprogrammed to the MMSI number of the new vessel.
Contact your authorised Mobilarm service agent for assistance with reprogramming
your device.
Q: Is there any set-up required before the Mobilarm V100
will transmit GPS coordinates?
No. The Mobilarm V100 has an in-built 20-channel GPS receiver that will
automatically acquire a GPS lock and transmit position coordinates in the DSC and
voice distress alert.
Performing a full system test every 3 months will reassure you that the
GPS ANTENNA
is operating properly and can acquire GPS coordinates.
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Mobilarm V100 DSC distress alert logs a waypoint when a
man overboard event occurs?
Some DSC radios can output DSC and DSE messages via a NMEA connection.
When the VHF DSC radio receives the distress alert it may be able to output a
NMEA0183 sentence direct to a connected GPS or chart plotter and log a waypoint
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known position and track them in the water with every subsequent updated position
received.
Refer to your radio owner’s manual to determine whether your DSC radio is capable
of sending NMEA0183-compatible data to your GPS or chart plotter and if so, ensure
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