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Programming the Radio Using the ActiveCaptain App

Before you can program the radio using the ActiveCaptain® app, you must connect the radio to the app (ActiveCaptain App).

The radio must have a GPS position fix before you can program it.

NOTICE

Operating a radio transmitter with an MMSI number that is assigned to a different vessel may lead to penalties from your country's telecommunications authorities.

NOTE: In the United States, you cannot enter your MMSI number and vessel information directly. You must submit the MMSI number and vessel information to your Garmin® dealer, and the radio is programmed automatically when you connect it to the ActiveCaptain app (Connecting to a Mobile Device with the ActiveCaptain App).

Outside the United States, you can program the radio by entering the MMSI number and vessel information in the ActiveCaptain app.

  1. In the ActiveCaptain app, select Settings.
  2. Under Connected Devices, select Signal VHF Radio.

    The MMSI programming screen appears.

  3. Enter your MMSI number, ATIS ID number (if applicable), and all the required information about your vessel.
  4. Select Save.
NOTICE

After you have programmed the radio with an MMSI number and vessel information, you cannot readily change it. If you move the radio to a new vessel, you must reprogram it before you can legally operate it on the new vessel (Reprogramming the Radio).

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