J.Wilt
Well-Known Member
- Jan 29, 2010
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- Boat Info
- 420 Sundancer 2005
- Engines
- Cumming 6cta V Drives
Highfield 310 , 20hp Suzuki
I just purchased a Standard Horizon HX870 DSC Marine handheld with GPS and need opinions about setting up the MMSI number. Seeing it's a once and done procedure I wanted to know how those of you that use a handheld as a backup VHF, setup the MMSI number. Do you normally get a separate number specific for the handheld or use the same MMSI number assigned for the fixed VHF on the boat?
I like the idea of using on the dinghy or another boat that I use down in Florida but the MMSI is so specific to the vessel it is issued too.
I know I can get a free number from BoatUS.
Thanks in advance for advice!
I like the idea of using on the dinghy or another boat that I use down in Florida but the MMSI is so specific to the vessel it is issued too.
I know I can get a free number from BoatUS.
Thanks in advance for advice!