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The or soft key are used to move back and forward through the log .The bottom left of
the screen shows the date time of receiving the call in dd/hh/mm as follows:
Press “CLR” key to exit from the call log screen.
2. Set MMSI of the radio
In order for the Radio to function, your MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identifier) number will
need to be entered.
Press “MENU” key to select the “MMSI VIEW” screen as follows and then press numeric soft
key enter the MMSI numbers (9 numbers).
This number can be obtained from your local radio communications authority. If a mistake is
made, use the or key move back and edit the error. Then press¡°ENT” key, the Radio will
ask for verification. It is important that the MMSI entered is checked carefully, as it can only
be entered once!
Then press “ENT” once again to confirm the entered.
To change the MMSI number after it has been programmed the unit must be returned to an
authorized dealer to erase the existing number.
3. Set Group ID
To enter a Group ID (if for example, the vessel is part of a flotilla or fishing fleet etc.), press
“MENU” key to select the “GROUP ID” screen as follows:
Use the keypad to enter the Group ID and press “ENT” to accept, Psress “CLR” key to exit to
the main screen. Note that the first number must be “0”.
4. Set Date and Time
Normally, the date and time is supplied by the NMEA0183 navigational input (from a GPS
etc). If a navigator is not connected, or the signal has be loss, the missing data can be
manually entered here.
Press “MENU” to select “DATE/TIME” screen as follows, Use the keypad to enter date and
time. Press “ENT” key to accept the date and time.
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