Resetovací dongle MMSI DG-4211

The Icom DG-4211 dongle is a hardware tool specifically designed for resetting the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) code on Icom marine VHF radios. It allows clearing the identifier stored in the device's memory.

No, the Icom DG-4211 dongle is specifically designed to reset the MMSI code without altering other functions of your VHF radio.

It preserves the integrity of the radio's firmware and its NMEA 2000 network settings. The dongle only accesses the secure memory block dedicated to the MMSI, ensuring that general settings and other radio data remain intact.

Failing to reset the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) code after a change of ownership or flag of a vessel poses several significant risks and issues:

Incorrect identification in distress situations: The MMSI is the unique identifier of your vessel for distress communications via DSC (Digital Selective Calling). If the MMSI is not updated, a distress call transmitted by the VHF radio will send the information of the previous owner or the previous vessel. This can severely compromise search and rescue operations by providing incorrect data to maritime authorities. Regulatory non-compliance: International and national maritime regulations require that the MMSI programmed in a VHF radio matches the current identity of the vessel and its owner. An outdated MMSI renders the equipment non-compliant and may result in penalties. Reliability of DSC communications: The reliability of digital selective calls, including distress calls on channel 70, depends on the accuracy of the MMSI. An incorrect identifier can prevent the proper functioning of the radio's safety features and maritime communication systems. It is therefore crucial to ensure that the MMSI is correctly programmed and updated to guarantee safety at sea and compliance with legal requirements.

Yes, the Icom DG-4211 dongle is compatible with the IC-M510E EVO series. The dongle is designed to work with Icom VHF radios featuring ASN Class D, and the IC-M510E EVO series is explicitly listed as a compatible model in the product description.

The new MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number must be obtained from the national telecommunications authority of the country where the vessel is registered. It is this authority that assigns a unique nine-digit identifier to each vessel.

Before using the DG-4211 dongle to reset and program a new MMSI, it is essential that the vessel owner has already submitted the request and received this official number. This number is linked to the vessel and not to the radio itself, and it is critical for the proper operation of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and for safety at sea.

Yes, the Icom DG-4211 dongle is specifically designed for Icom VHF radios that include Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Class D functionality. It works with these VHF models, such as the IC-M510E EVO series, to allow MMSI code reset. Icom VHF radios without DSC Class D functionality are not compatible with this tool.

The Icom DG-4211 dongle is designed exclusively for Icom marine VHF radios. Its compatibility is specifically limited to Icom models that include ASN (Digital Selective Calling) Class D functionality.

For example, the Icom IC-M510E EVO series is compatible with this tool. The dongle connects to a dedicated port on these radios to allow MMSI code reset.

No, the Icom DG-4211 dongle is a proprietary tool designed exclusively for Icom marine VHF radios. It is not compatible with equipment from other manufacturers.

The Icom DG-4211 dongle is specifically designed to be compatible with Icom marine VHF radios.

For an Icom VHF to be compatible, it must necessarily include the ASN Class D function (Digital Selective Calling Class D). This dongle is a direct hardware solution developed by Icom for its own equipment.

An example of a compatible series is the IC-M510E EVO.

It is important to note that the DG-4211 is not compatible with VHF radios from other brands.

Once the new MMSI is programmed and the DG-4211 dongle removed, the radio automatically locks access to this parameter. This ensures the MMSI code remains secure and the radio’s distress functions (ASN) operate with the correct identifier.