Forgot to mention that the radio has an integrated GPS. On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 7:03 PM, bobmor99 . <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Josh, > > Thanks for the reply. > > I'm just trying to determine whether, in the highly unlikely event I were > to have a dire emergency in Bahamian waters and I used my radio to > broadcast my distress, that it would somehow go unnoticed because my MMSI > doesn't end in a zero. > > When having to choose between dying or paying a fine, I've always chosen > the latter. :-) > > --Bob M > > On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> To start, "they" may not be able to determine the boat information from >> the database. Beyond that, it may give that foreign government grounds to >> fine you. Remember the DSC distress call includes your location info. >> >> Josh >> On Jan 15, 2016 6:44 PM, "bobmor99 . via CnC-List" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Just read the nice BoatUS MMSI FAQ. >>> https://www.boatus.com/mmsi/faq.asp >>> >>> As I understand it, both Canadian and US boaters have a choice for >>> quick-easy-free MMSI number assignment (by Industry Canada or BoatUS) or a >>> slower, not-free gov't issued MMSI number (which ends in a zero). >>> >>> Non-gov't issued MMSI numbers are only for use in Canadian or US waters. >>> >>> What would be the ramifications if I issued a DSC distress call from a >>> radio with a BoatUS-supplied MMSI in, e.g., Bahamian waters? >>> >>> Would it go unnoticed? Would I be fined? Sorry to sound like a scofflaw, >>> just trying to understand how the system works. >>> >>> Bob M >>> Ox 33-1 >>> Jax, FL >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> [email protected] >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >
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