Resetting MMSI#

[mawyatt]

I final got around to try and install the MMSI# my Northstar NS100SS radio that came on our boat. I found that it was already programmed with 123456789. After a call to Northstar CS they said this was a factory # and was not user changable, apparantly a factory screw up!! They want me to remove and ship the radio back to have the MMSI# reset so I can program in our #. They would not tell me how to reset the #, said it was a "legal" issue!!

Anyone know how to reset this # so I can program in our #. I'm trying the dealer as well and will report any info.

Thanks,

 

[everthing's irie]

From what I have read, what they are telling you is correct. When I put my # in i seem to remember reading something to that effect and the Coast Gaurd Aux. told me the same thing.

 

[missnmountains]

Our manuals indicate the same thing. Once it is programmed, it must be sent back in order to reset it. (both raymarine)

That is probably a good idea if it or the boat is ever stolen.

 

[Sorrento 25]

My cheap West DSC VHF allows two MMSI programmings and then it has to be sent in.

 

[Go Aweigh2452]

DSC radios only allow one or two resets before you send it back to the factory depending on who makes it. Radios can be changed w/o sending them to the factory if you are told which buttons to press to make the change at home or on the boat. Maybe you can get a different factory rep to tell you over the phone? Otherwise, I suggest you bring the darn thing back to the place you bought it and demand a new one...