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If you do obtain a [[Radio_Licencing#USA|license]] because you are carrying a [[SSB Radio|HF/MF radio]] then you should obtain an MMSI through the FCC. This will allow a single MMSI number to be utilized on all your marine radios. | If you do obtain a [[Radio_Licencing#USA|license]] because you are carrying a [[SSB Radio|HF/MF radio]] then you should obtain an MMSI through the FCC. This will allow a single MMSI number to be utilized on all your marine radios. | ||
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Revision as of 15:23, 18 February 2011
Maritime Mobile Service Identity, or MMSI, a unique number assigned to vessels to use with your DSC HF/MF or VHF Radio. Similar to a telephone number, this nine-digit number allows other vessels and shore stations to contact you directly allowing your radio to remain silent unless called.
Obtaining a MMSI number
Canada
Information on free MMSI numbers for Canadian vessels can be found on the Industry Canada website.
United States
In the United States a license is not required for VHF Radio use unless you are required by law to carry one. This means that all recreation boaters may utilize their VHF radios without paying for a license from the Federal Communications Commission. If you are not required to obtain a license for your VHF Radio then you may use a free service for obtaining your MMSI. BoatUS provides this service for free for vessels home ported in the United States.
If you do obtain a license because you are carrying a HF/MF radio then you should obtain an MMSI through the FCC. This will allow a single MMSI number to be utilized on all your marine radios.
