Fixed VHF Radio Broken, Bought New one What do I do re the MMSI

[Bigplumbs]

My Fixed DSC Radio has finally died on my Rib. This was properly registered with Ofcom and I have the licence. I have just logged in and found out my MMSI and Indeed call sign for that boat.

I have bought a new fixed DSC Radio this time with built in GPS (They get smaller all the time) to replace the broken one.

I think the process is simple but want to check with others and perhaps help others who might one day be in the same position.

Because the MMSI is registered to the Boat I think I simply put the MMSI Number I already have registered against that boat with Ofcom into the new radio and that is that.

Am I correct ?

 

[JerseyDiver]

My Fixed DSC Radio has finally died on my Rib. This was properly registered with Ofcom and I have the licence. I have just logged in and found out my MMSI and Indeed call sign for that boat.

I have bought a new fixed DSC Radio this time with built in GPS (They get smaller all the time) to replace the broken one.

I think the process is simple but want to check with others and perhaps help others who might one day be in the same position.

Because the MMSI is registered to the Boat I think I simply put the MMSI Number I already have registered against that boat with Ofcom into the new radio and that is that.

Am I correct ?

You got it ! It really is that simple. The complexity comes when trying to change an MMSI in existing radio if moving boats.

 

[[208637]]

think I simply put the MMSI Number I already have registered against that boat with Ofcom into the new radio and that is that.

You would be correct.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Many thanks.

 

[paulbrown22]

Snap, what you have is a Ship's Radio Licence, so belongs to the vessel rather than a specific piece of radio equipment you have/had. You might even have multiple fixed sets onboard using the same MMSI.

 

[st599]

If it will ever for abroad, especially on the EU inland waterways, it's probably worth adding the variations to the licence to get an ATIS code issued too.

 

[Bigplumbs]

I made a little blanking piece on the 3d Printer to tidy up the hole and added the boat name and call sign

 

[[208637]]

I made a little blanking piece on the 3d Printer to tidy up the hole and added the boat name and call sign

Looks good. Did you ever make my mistake of trying to print the lettering from a different type of filament? My "shut off" plaques looked great until all the characters dropped off one by one. ;-)

Luckily the dashboard was all PETg and has been fine.

 

[oldgit]

Care to be taken to get the number right first time, on some radios you only get one go before it has to go to a dealer or somebody with the software and leads to alter it.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Care to be taken to get the number right first time, on some radios you only get one go before it has to go to a dealer or somebody with the software and leads to alter it.

Very true. You do have to put it in twice so that both entries match though and you get a sort of are you sure question. After that however you are quite correct. I always connect mine to a battery in the house so I am doing it in a good environment

 

[Bigplumbs]

Well I have bought a new Standard Horizon DSC GX1400GPS and fitted it in our RIB in place of the dead one. Like all jobs on a boat it was not easy. Here is a little video that might help someone in the future. The 3d printer also came into its own