Standard Horizon HX870 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jhernandez · 06-21-2018, 04:55 AM

Makes Sense, I do not think its the case with all VHF radios. I think this one requires it since it sends out GPS Coordinates when a distress call is made.

DavidT · 06-21-2018, 09:48 AM

If I recall correctly the MMSI number allows calls to individual VHF radios that also have an assigned MMSI.
This gives you the capability of contacting specific radios instead of everyone in range.

06-21-2018, 04:55 AM	#1
jhernandez Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 72	Makes Sense, I do not think its the case with all VHF radios. I think this one requires it since it sends out GPS Coordinates when a distress call is made.

06-21-2018, 09:48 AM	#2
DavidT Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	If I recall correctly the MMSI number allows calls to individual VHF radios that also have an assigned MMSI. This gives you the capability of contacting specific radios instead of everyone in range.