7
Introduction
Term
Meaning
DSC
Digital Selective Calling. A VHF radio standard for communicating
among boats and sending automated distress calls.
WX
Weather Radio
GPS
Global Positioning System
NMEA
National Marine Electronics Association. The organization that governs
standards for electronic equipment used on boats. NMEA 0183 is the
standard for serial data communication used by GPS.
MMSI
Maritime Mobile Service Identity number. A unique, nine-digit number
that identifies you and your boat when making DSC calls. It is also
used by the Coast Guard if you send an automated distress call.
Station Any DSC radio, whether it’s operated on a boat, at a marina, or by a
shore station.
Table 1 - Terms used in the manual