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Configuration: Entering Your MMSI and Vessel Details
Your vessel data, including MMSI number, must be entered into the
AIS
WatchMate. Y
our
MMSI may have been entered already by your dealer. Once entered, this information will be
retained and it is not necessary to enter it again.
Until this information has been entered, the
AIS
WatchMate
will receive other vessel's AIS
data but will not transmit yours.
To program your vessel data or check that it has been programmed properly, select
Setup
from the main menu and select
AIS Transceiver
. Choose the option for
Your vessel AIS
details
.
▲
Move the selection box to the previous field
▼
Move the selection box to the next field
Modify Enter a new value for the selected field
OK
Save your changes and exit configuration
To enter or change data in a field, use the arrow buttons to position the field selection box
over the appropriate data and press the
Modify
button. The field becomes active and the
current character position is indicated as shown below.