MMSI check

[GasCan II]

Hello everyone;
I was just wondering,is there a way to try the May Day feature on my VHF radio ? Just had it interfaced with the GPS and I would like to make sure it's working properly.
Thanks for any help !

 

[coastalrichard]

Re: MMSI check

Yikes...now there's a topic I'd like to learn more about

 

[dingbat]

Re: MMSI check

There is no way to test the distress feature without setting off a false alarm to the Coast Guard. Hail another boater’s MMSI number so that they can verify what MMSI came up on their ID.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: MMSI check

What radio are we talking about?

Your owners manual will have a DSC Transmission Test procedure you can follow.



From the USCG Web Site.

Testing the equipment used for distress and safety

Test transmissions on VHF DSC calling channel 70 should be made to another VHF DSC radio by using a routine individual call to their Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).

For VHF DSC radios equipped with the Test Call feature, test transmissions should be made to the US Coast Guard MMSI 003669999 to receive an automated VHF DSC test response. Individual calls to this address will not receive an automated response. For older radios not having a test call capability, testing can only be performed by using a routine individual call to their Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A DSC DISTRESS ALERT BE SENT TO TEST YOUR RADIO. IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND CAN RESULT IN HEAVY FINES.

Please consult your owner's manual for the proper operation.

 

[jhebert]

Re: MMSI check

See

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=dscproc#Testing

for advice on testing digital selective calling (DSC) VHF Marine Band radios.