VHF Radio Cobra HH350 MMSI #

[Shaddow350]

I recently obtained a Cobra HH350 for a decent price on sale. Do you have to register a MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) # to it? I have reached out to Cobra but no answer or help. Just was curious how all this works. I am fairly a new boat owner and thought it would be good to have one of these VHF radios on board. Thanks in advance for your help and responses.

 

[HangOutdoors]

To use DSC functions as well as Distress you need one.

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) | BoatUS

I went through Boat US. I am also a BoatUS Member. Can't beat their towing for where I boat. I have the $99 per year membership.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Actually I got mine through West Marine so I could earn bucks when I purchase. Not sure there is a west marine near you. They are partners with Boat US

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[Shaddow350]

Do they just use your serial number and model number of the VHF radio bought to identify you, after you register?

 

[HangOutdoors]

No, they issue you an MMSI # that you put into your VHF. Been a while since I did mine. MMSI -> 1 VFH -> One Watercraft

Distress is nice. All I have to do is press the button or if mine goes overboard it will start transmitting. By my MMSI# they know type of craft and whom I am.

 

[Shaddow350]

No, they issue you an MMSI # that you put into your VHF. Been a while since I did mine. MMSI -> 1 VFH -> One Watercraft

Distress is nice. All I have to do is press the button or if mine goes overboard it will start transmitting. By my MMSI# they know type of craft and whom I am.

Good info. Thanks. Now I need to find out how to add it into my radio.