Sole Man Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Just had a letter from Off-Com stating that due to a cock up on thieir part they have issued me a new call sign and mmsi number and have told me to re code my vhf. Anyone know how do I go about this? Cheers JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is this a catch report? Re. re-coding the VHF - needs to go back to the manufactuer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is this a catch report? Re. re-coding the VHF - needs to go back to the manufactuer. Adam, Not necessarily, it depends upon the model. If it is a Silva these can be reprogrammed "at home". What model is it John ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think Icoms can have the MMSI replaced once - after that it's off to someone like Greenham Regis for a reprogram! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Man Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi Lads, My VHF is a Cobra. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) you have 3 choices - 1. approach a distributor/installer of Cobra units and ask if they can do it if you bring in the radio and the letter from Ofcom 2. approach the nearest general electronics installer to your boat and ask them the same question but hoping they can do it in situ 3. contact the manufacturer's main distributor in the UK by phone and ask if they can arrange for someone to talk you through it if you fax over a copy of the Ofcom letter first. This is marathionleisure and their details can be found here Cobra UK distributor there are a number of possible people to approach in the no 2 category who support the club and members - others may be able to name names better than me. Edited April 10, 2009 by duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Man Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thanks guys I give them all a go. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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