MMSI programming

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MMSI programming The acronym MMSI stands for Maritime Mobile Service Identity. Sometimes called a "DSC Number", an MMSI is a 9-digit code that can be programmed into certain types of radio equipment. MNC Will program your EPIRB or DSC RADIO.

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When programmed into marine radio equipment, an MMSI provides a unique, internationally standardized number to identify the vessel. This number also provides a uniform way for authorities to get information about a vessel during a distress incident, and can be used by service providers as a common number for call tracking and billing. In fact, the numbering scheme was carefully designed to allow the worldwide public telephone network to communicate with the equipment on-board automatically. Because it makes sending and receiving voice, telex and e-mail messages to ships direct and automatic, it's convenient to think of an MMSI as being like a telephone number for the boat. While this is certainly true, there are a couple of distinctions worth pointing out.

For instance, while it's common in this day and age to add a second or even third phone line at home, MMSI numbers are designed to be unique to the vessel in question. It's important when licensing and programming the equipment aboard that the vessel receives only one identity, with the same number programmed into all devices.

NB: Please add to basket with your MMSI Number in notes with the product you are ordering