NASA SX 35 DSC - Manual (Page 9)

SX 35 DSC 7
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Capability
You must obtain a nine-digit maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) and
program it into the unit before you transmit. To obtain an MMSI, you will
be asked to provide certain information about your ship. It is important
that you obtain an MMSI because National Coast Guards and other search
and rescue (SAR) agencies use this information to help speed search and
rescue operations.
Required License Information
The following information pertaining to your transceiver is necessary if com-
pleting a station license application
Output Power ............................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ................................................................................ 16K0F3E, 16K0G3E
Frequency Range ......................................................... 156.025 to 157.425 MHz
UK M .........................................................................................157.850 MHz
UK M2 .......................................................................................161.425 MHz
Meets Essential Requirements of RTTE DIRECTIVE (Declaration of Confor-
mity)
Equipment Required
The minimum equipment required for two way voice and DSC VHF radio
communication with vessels and shore stations includes:
• VHF radio communication transmitter and receiver designed and ap-
proved for marine VHF communication use.
• VHF antenna and connecting cable. Use a good quality unity gain an-
tenna for best range performance.
• Power source suitable for the VHF transmitter and receiver.
• For Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF communication radios, con-
nection to a GPS receiver that provides latitude and longitude coordi-
nates and UTC time for distress messages.
Equipment Supplied
• SX 35 DSC Marine VHF Transceiver.
• Microphone with alphanumeric keypad.
• Mounting Bracket with knobs.
• Power Cable with in-line fuse (6.3 Amp).
• NMEA Data Cable.
Optional Equipment
• Flush Mounting Kit.