MMSI VHF reset?

[dubrus]

after a meet up with fellow ribnet members today (good to meet you folks) i realised i had forgot to change the MMSI in my XM vhf.

i tried to call the number in the makers (XM) but i'm going to assume the worst and they are gone since number is dead. anyone got any ideas how i can get this reset or is it buy a new VHF time?

cheers

[Channel Ribs]

It should be possible, which model is it?

[dubrus]

XMDSC marine radio is all the manual says. also says 25/1 watt

HTH

cheers

[Doug Stormforce]

I am not familiar with this set but most sets can not be changed by the user (ie a proper dealer/service agent can)

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by dubrus

XMDSC marine radio is all the manual says.

PM Sent

[jwalker]

Why not make it public? Is secrecy power?

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Why not make it public? Is secrecy power?

Because if you make it public, thieves can find out how to erase it.

[dubrus]

little update folks, i managed to get the original MMSI number put into my name fairly easily.

couple of things you need from the original owner are the MMSI, call sign, name and address. if you struggle with any of that you can call ofcom and they will ask some questions re the original owner to confirm you own the equipment legally and can assist with mmsi, call sign etc. if you have those 2 it can be registered against your name on the ofcom licencing website.

thanks for help channel ribs-appreciated.

cheers

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by dubrus

thanks for help channel ribs-appreciated.

Any time.