Specifications

MT-550 49
8.2 ATIS ID
In order to use ATIS function, you must program 10 digits of numerical ATIS ID into
the transceiver. This ATIS ID is derived from your ship call sign. If you are not sure
how to derive 10 digits of numeral from your ship call sign, please ask your dealer.
CAUTION NOTE
Only one entry attempt is permitted. A warning is displayed after the first attempt
and ATIS ID entry is blocked. CALL YOUR DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
To enter your ATIS ID:
• Press and hold the
CALL
key. Menu topics appear in the display.
• Rotate the SELECT/ENT knob to position the cursor on the ATIS ID topic.
• Push the SELECT/ENT knob. The ATIS ID menu appears in the display.
ATIS ID
9000000000
PUSH ENTER
TO CHANGE.
ATIS ID Set Screen
• Push the SELECT/ENT knob. The cursor after “9” is blinking. The first
numeral is always “9”.
• Use the SELECT/ENT knob or microphone keys 0~9 to enter the rest of 9
numerals.
• When the last numeral is selected, push the SELECT/ENT knob or
ENT
key.
• Push the SELECT/ENT knob or
ENT
key again. STORED OK appears briefly
in the lower line of the display completing the entry.
• Press the
16
key to return to the Main display.
NOTE
If you use the MT-550 without entering ATIS ID, MT-550 will not be changed to the
transmit mode. In this situation, an error beep sounds even if press the PTT key of
microphone. TX indication does not appear in the display.