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VM-3500E
9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)
9.2.1 What is an MMSI?
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using
Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to
selectively call other vessels.
THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE
THE VM-3500E DSC FUCTIONS.
How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?
Please contact your Dealer.
9.2.2 Programming the MMSI
WARNING
User MMSI can be input only twice. If the user tries to input MMSI more
than twice, the radio will show the display on the
right. If the user needs to change the MMSI more
than twice, the transceiver will have to be sent to
your Dealer to be reset.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL
(
MENU
)] key until
the “
Radio Setup
” menu appears.
2. Turn the
CHANNEL
selector knob to the left to se-
lect “
DSC Setup
” menu.
3. Press the [
ENT
] key, then select “
User MMSI
” with
the
CHANNEL
selector knob.
4. Press the [
ENT
] key. The “User MMSI” number will
appear, and the first digit will be flashing.
5. Enter the your MMSI (up to nine digits) from the key-
pad.
6. Press and hold the [
ENT
] key to store the number in
memory.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [
16/9
] key.
