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OFFSHORE ANGLING => General Offshore Angling Discussion => Topic started by: UmdlotiOnDad on August 20, 2019, 02:27:17 PM

Title: MMSI #2
Post by: UmdlotiOnDad on August 20, 2019, 02:27:17 PM

Theres old threads (2016) on MMSI numbers.


Is it worth getting registered for coastal non-commercial users?


Are there any negatives to NOT entering in the number when purchasing new/second hand VHF DSC radios? Noted second hand units need to be sent back to dealers.

Title: Re: MMSI #2
Post by: Chigger on August 22, 2019, 12:56:16 PM

Are there any negatives to NOT entering in the number when purchasing new/second hand VHF DSC radios? Noted second hand units need to be sent back to dealers.
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Hi, ....it is a SAMSA requirement. If there is an emergency the unit needs to send your MMSI number with coordinates to some relay station somewhere :dunno:

Title: Re: MMSI #2
Post by: MichaelK on August 22, 2019, 01:30:05 PM

I bought a new VHF radio and it wouldnt work until i had entered my MMSI number into it.