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• MMSI
  • Have it programmed into the radio - never used it
  • Junk!
    • Is that why you have a web blog or site or whatever, Dan?
      • Different altogether.
        • Under your constraints broadcasting a Mayday with your position
          • How far from home have you sailed without a flotilla for support Doug?
            • I never sail without my buddies. Its better that way. Too fightened
              • Since you are a boater, not a cruiser you have a different perspective.
                • Perpective? No. You were judgmental and elitist.
                  • I was following your lead.
                • I'm installing all new electronics on Drift Away, including an AIS transponder.
                  • Send me your MMSI number and I will call you. LOL!
                    • Sorry, you can't do that Doug. A VHF won't reach. LOL!
                      • I for one have actually been on Drift Away.
    • We use it.
  • Hello Doug. Okay, I plead ignorance. Could some one explain what the heck MMSI is?
    • Here is a link
  • Yes
    • It's not private unless you add an encryption chip to the radios on both sides
  • I use MMSI