jeffromonty
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curios to see the fix for this. as i have been thinking about getting one.
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The MMSI is designed to be applied to ALL the radios (same MMSI) in use on a specific boat, not ALL the boats that a specific radio might use!
Perhaps internationally the solution is for Lifeline users to use the MMSI for whatever boat they are on....they can still speak directly to their boat, or to any Ch 16 users, and if they send out a DSC then any boat so equipped will hear it, AND the local coast guard if there is one will at least know what boat to look for and to contact.
It was sent to subscribers via mail. They said it was a directive of both USCG and FCC, but did not provide specifics. A quick call to USCG Morehead City with the CO provided additional "unofficial data" you may want to call your rep in your area as well.Who told them, and how do you know this?
The lifeline only let's you set the MMSI once. After that it is back to the factory.
It was sent to subscribers via mail. They said it was a directive of both USCG and FCC, but did not provide specifics. A quick call to USCG Morehead City with the CO provided additional "unofficial data" you may want to call your rep in your area as well.
Not according to their website.
"How do i change my MMSI number? International regulations state that only the radio manufacturer may change an MMSI number. The Lifeline is the only marine radio that allows this change WITHOUT sending it back to the factory. Email your name, unit serial number and place of purchase to info@nautiluslifeline.com and we will clear your MMSI. All you have to do after that is connect your LifeLine to the desktop software and click Check for Updates. Please allow 2 business days."
Subscribers to MMSI registration through BoatUS. BoatUS sent out the only official communication I've seen. The communication was sent via eMail. If you have a BoatUS MMSI for your lifeline and haven't seen the eMail they might be still sending or it went to your spam bin.Subscribers to what? Snail mail or email?
I'm a LL users, bought it from the company, duly registered with the company and with BoatUS, have received nothing from the company.
Ok, but you take the point that it is not an operation that the user is expected to perform. This is so you can transfer it between owners rather than stepping off one boat onto another.
When I am outside of UK waters I don't especially care that the local coast guard know I am a diver. I care that they know there is someone in distress at a particular place. After the spoken mayday, call sign and MMSI you are going to mention the fact you are a lost diver. I have a greater expectation that that will get through than some database lookup.
Subscribers to MMSI registration through BoatUS. BoatUS sent out the only official communication I've seen. I've not seen anything from Nautilus directly. Since the Nautilus website now shows instructions to register for MMSI from a company other than BoatUS I suspect it was a falling out between Nautilus and BoatUS.