Specifications

6 MT-550
2. LISENCE INFORMATION
Your MT-550 complies with European Standard EN-301 025. Users must know and
comply with all applicable rules and regulations for the country or countries having
jurisdiction over waters where your transceiver is operated. Depending upon
national regulations, a station license may be required for a VHF transceiver and an
operator license or permit may be required for an individual to operate a VHF
transceiver.
Prior to using your MT-550 inquire with your national radio communication
authorities.
2.1 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.
2.2 Required License Information
The following information pertaining to your transceiver is necessary if completing a
station license application
Output Power ............................................1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission...................................................................... 16K0F3E, 16K0G3E
Frequency Range ...................................................156.025 to 162.000 MHz
Meets Essential Requirements of RTTE DIRECTIVE (Declaration of Conformity)
2.3 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 approved for
marine VHF communication use.
• VHF antenna and connecting cable. Use a good quality unity gain antenna
for best range performance.
• Power source suitable for the VHF transmitter and receiver.
• For Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF communication radios, connection to a
GPS receiver that provides latitude and longitude coordinates and UTC time
for distress messages.
2.4 Equipment Supplied
• MT-550 Marine VHF Transceiver.
• Microphone with alphanumeric keypad.
• Mounting Bracket with knobs.
• Power Cable with in-line fuse (6.3 Amp).
• NMEA Data Cable.
• Flush Mounting Kit.