Raymarine AIS500, Installation Instructions Manual

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• Vessel Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number
• Vessel name
• Vessel call sign
• Vessel dimensions including AIS GPS antenna location
• Vessel type
A MMSI number comprises 9 digits, and a full, valid 9 digit value
must be entered in order to be accepted during setup. Any number
that does not meet these criteria will not be accepted by the system.
All other fields (i.e. vessel type, name etc.) are optional.
If your vessel already has an MMSI number (used for a VHF DSC
radio) then the same MMSI number must be used to program the
transceiver.
If a valid MMSI number is not entered, the AIS500 will enter Silent
Mode and will not transmit. However, it will still operate as a receiver.
Important: In the United States of America, the MMSI and
Static Data must be entered only by a Raymarine dealer or
other appropriately qualified installer of marine communications
equipment on board vessels.The user is NOT authorized to do
this.
In Europe and other parts of the world outside of the United States
of America, the MMSI and Static Data can be set up by the user.
For further details, refer to the requirements for the area in which
you are operating .
Requirements for USA & Canada
Important information
AIS500 conforms to the relevant FCC requirements
Raymarine AIS transceivers comply with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada
requirements that regulate marine AIS and VHF radio usage for the
US and Canada, respectively. Marine AIS users in the US must
comply with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, some of which
are described in this handbook. This information was current at the
time this handbook was printed. Up-to date information, including
licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine
Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC website at:
www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
FCC Notice
Compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved
in writing by Raymarine Incorporated could violate compliance
with FCC rules and void the operator’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Station Licence
FCC station license requirement
An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required
for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. However, you
must obtain a license if your vessel travels to foreign ports.
Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite
communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC. You
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