Raymarine Ray240, User Manual

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10 Ray240 User Manual
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to
operate the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment in this radio.
United States
You can request an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station
License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by
contacting either:
BoatUS (www.boatus.com), or
MariTEL (www. maritelusa.com) .
Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the
Menu Operation described in this handbook.
Canada
You can obtain an MMSI number from your nearest Industry Canada Office.
Once obtained you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the
Menu Operation described in this handbook.
Europe
An MMSI number should be requested from the same agency that issues radio
operator licenses in your area.
Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the
Menu Operation described in this handbook.
If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the MMSI number
yourself, your Raymarine dealer can program the number for you.
For full details of programming your MMSI number into the Ray240 - see
Chapter 3:Installation.
Automatic Transmission Identification System
Some European inland waterways require the use of the Automatic Transmission
Identification System (ATIS). An ATIS number can be requested from the same
agency that issues radio operator licenses in your area.
Once obtained, you can program the ATIS number into your Ray240 using the
Menu Operation described in this handbook.