RIBnet group MMSI

[John Kennett]

RIBnet now has a group MMSI

The number is 023200057

Let's see if anyone can work out how to use it!

John

[gingercoastie]

I know how to use it, but there aren't any more Ribnetters down my way.

[Alex Brown]

I still don't see many mmsi's popping up on the profiles

It'll be good to use the group mmsi when there's a decent number of ribs out and about though, just need more ribnetters locally like gingercoastie

-Alex

[LURCHER]

http://www.hmcoastguard.co.uk/comms/mid.php

[Mike Martin]

You may also find this of interest:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archi...airwave4.htm#4

The article is entitled "Have you got the right kind of MMSI?

The forms to get Ship Radio Licences and to amend existing ones in order to get MMSI numbers issued are here:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/licensing_nu...nsing/?a=87101

Mike

[Biggles]

I remember mentioning MMSI's and a log some months ago and got somewhat Poo Poo'ed.

Why hasn't John had the same treatment.

A MMSI Database would be an excellent idea.

[rads]

SO how does this group think work?

Do I have to tell my DSC unit (Icom DSC-100) to look out for calls to this group number? If so can someone walk me through how I set this on a DSC-100.

Or do I need to register somewhere that I would like to be part of the Ribnet MMSI group, then any calls to the Ribnet number are automatically passed on to my individual MMSI number (though when writing this down, don't actually see how it could work!).

Thanks

David

[Jimbo]

What sort of radio have you got?

There will be an item in the menu called "Group" or "Group MMSI" or similar, and it will most likely work in a similar fashion to the directory. The main difference is that you can only enter one group number.

If you enter the RibNet Group MMSI, any DSC calls sent to that group while you're in range will get to you.

You can only have one Group MMSI in the radio at any one time.

HTH.

[rads]

DSC unit is an ICOM DS-100, VHF is Icom M401.

Can't see where to enter "I'm a member of this group" into the DS-100.

Where's Jon Brooks when you need him?

David

[Jimbo]

He'll have to give you specific info then!

Have you tried pm'ing him?

[rads]

Paging Superradioman...................

[Jon Brooks]

Originally Posted by rads

Paging Superradioman...................

Nice to be in demand

First thing I normally say is RTFM

Ok I don't have the handbook with me but if memory serves....
Press call then scroll to setup.
I am sure there is something there about add group MMSI.

I will check a hand book on Monday when back in the office.

Regards

[Jon Brooks]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Why hasn't John had the same treatment.

Cause he runs the site?

Regards

[rads]

<Irony>
Read the F****** Manual, why didn't I think of that
<Irony>

This bit tells you how to add a group ID to your list of groups which I had assumed was a list of numbers YOU CAN CALL, rather like an mobile phone address book.

Add a group ID
Push [∫]/[√] several times to
select ‘Add a group ID’, then
push [ENT].
Push numeral keys to input
an address ID code, then
push [ENT].
• When a wrong number is input,
push [CLR], then correct the
number again.
Enter the desired name for the ID code, then push [ENT].
• Push [A/a] several times to toggle capital letters, small letters and
numerals.
• Push the corresponding key one or more times to input the desired
character.
• Push [BS] to erase the character.
• Push [Ω] to reverse the cursor position; [≈] or forward the cursor
position.
Push [CLR] to exit the screen.

Are you saying that your set becomes a member of all the groups you add to this "address book". The manual isn't clear on this point.

I know. I've read it.

David

[Jon Brooks]

Rads

Yes to become a member of a group you need to add the group mmsi number in the "add an ID" section.
Once you have done this your radio will react to anyone "paging" that group.

Hope that makes sense now.

Regards

[rads]

Understood.

Many thanks.

Out.

David