Feature
Menu Item
Function
Individual Call
Individual
Contact another vessel from your
directory.
Group Call
Group
Contact all vessels that share your group
MMSI code.
All Ships Call
All Ships
Broadcast to all vessels within range (used
for safety or advisory messages).
Position Request
POS Request
Request the current location of another
vessel.
Position Send
Position Send
Transmit your current location to another
vessel.
Test Call
Test
Make sure your radio is working and
configured correctly.
Name and MMSI
Directory
Directory
Store a list of 20 names and MMSI
identification codes for DSC calls.
Standby Mode
Standby
Automaticcally respond to all DSC calls
within an “Unavailable” status.
Received Call
Log
Receive Log
Display the last 10 distress calls received
by the radio and the last 20 general calls.
WHAT IS AN MMSI NUMBER?
In order to use DSC features, you must be assigned an MMSI number and program that number into
your radio. There are two kinds of MMSI numbers: individual numbers for use by single boats and
group numbers for use by fleets, boating organizations, event coordinators, etc.
You can get more information on MMSI numbers at these resources:
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The dealer where you purchased the radio
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Recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI number from the Boat Owner’s Association
of the U.S. (http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or call 800-536-1536) or Sea Tow Services
International (http://seatow. com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp)
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Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more
information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http://
wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html.
ENTERING MMSI NUMBERS
Individual or User MMSI Number
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NOTE: Be sure you have the correct User MMSI number before entering it in the radio.
The radio only allows you to enter the user MMSI once. If you need to re-enter the User
MMSI number, visit our website at www.unidensupport.com for help.
Follow the steps below to enter your individual or user MMSI number into the radio:
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