MMSI and ATIS ID
The user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine digit number. It is used on marine
transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Selective Calling).
•
An MMSI remains with a vessel, even if the vessel is sold on.
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Your vessel MMSI must be assigned to you by an approved authority. It is illegal to use a self-assigned
(made up) MMSI number.
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A Group Call ID begins with ‘0’ followed by 8 numeric digits (0xxxxxxxx).
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A Coast Station MMSI begins with 00 followed by 7 numeric digits (00xxxxxxx).
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By law, you are not able to change your MMSI once it is entered into the radio. This is why there is a
con
fi
rmation screen when entering the MMSI. If you need to have the MMSI in the radio changed, the
radio must be taken back to your Simrad or B&G dealer.
•
An ATIS ID is only required in certain EU countries when navigating some inland waterways. It is usually
a di
ff
erent number to your MMSI. Your ATIS ID must be assigned to you by an approved authority.
AIS CLASS-B Safety Warning (NRS-2 only)
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Warning:
The AIS transceiver in the NRS-2 Blackbox is an aid to navigation and must not be relied
upon to provide accurate navigation information. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human
lookouts and other navigation aids such as RADAR. Also, take note that not all vessels will have an
AIS transceiver turned on, or installed. The performance of the transceiver may be seriously impaired
if not installed as instructed in the user manual, or due to other factors such as weather and or
nearby transmitting devices.
Important information for US customers
There ar
e specific la
ws in the USA regar
ding the configuration of AIS class B transceiv
ers. If you are a
US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters, you should make sure that your
r
etailer has configur
ed your product prior to supplying it to you. If your AIS transceiver has not been pre-
configur
ed, please contact your dealer for details of how to hav
e it configur
ed
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RS100 / RS100-B / V100 / V100-B User Manual
