Garmin Cortex VHF and AIS Cortex Handset Installation Guide - Page 9

To program your MMSI number Before an M1 can transmit your position over AIS you must configure your vessel details and enter a valid MMSI number. Your MMSI may have been entered by your dealer. You must have an assigned MMSI for your vessel. If you do not have an assigned MMSI, contact the relevant authority in your country. You can configure your MMSI using the Cortex Onboard App or a Cortex handset. Please refer to the MMSI Programming Warning below. Once you save the MMSI number you cannot change it. If you need to change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. To program your MMSI with a handset > Main Menu ( ). Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Vessel > Vessel Identification > MMSI (Enter MMSI number) > Name (Enter the vessel's name) > Callsign (Enter the vessel's callsign) > Vessel Type (Select from the list) MMSI Programming Warning For Customers in the USA: This device must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on which it will be installed. Programming must be carried out by a Vesper Marine dealer. The included instructions contain information on how to verify the correct programming. WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. 16 To program your VHF To program your ATIS ID ATIS is a vessel identification system used on inland waterways in some European countries. To program your ATIS ID with a handset > Main Menu ( ). Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Vessel > ATIS identification > key your ATIS ID Note - If you do not have an ATIS number select 'Suggest ID' to generate a number based on your vessel's MMSI number. > Select ''tick icon" to save the number. The handset will display the following; "Once set, you cannot change your ID. Please verify that your id is xxxxxxxxxx' If the number is correct, select "THAT IS MY ID". Note - The operation can be canceled by selecting the 'back' key. You can program your ATIS identification number only once. Contact your Vesper Marine dealer if you must change your ATIS ID after entering it. To Enable ATIS > Main Menu ( ). Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Enable ATIS via the check box. Note - Cortex disables DSC when you enable ATIS. To program your VHF Region > Main Menu ( ). Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Select your region from the list. 17