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Old 09-13-2020, 07:01 AM   #16
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So I kinda went with your recommendations I went to west marine and got the extended 2yr warranty, but went with the ICON m93d with gps. Since I'm new to fishing in the ocean and will probably be going alone most times I just wanted the peace of mind of knowing the machine will send out my coordinates, cause I won't know em. And compared to the SH, the Icons antenna seemed way sturdier. So now I gotta get a MMSI #, I've read that somehow you can get it for free? Is this true & Can anyone here direct me where to get it??
I carry a PLB, and since I break and lose VHF radio's frequently, I opted for the cheaper unit. Having a radio with DSC is an extra layer of safety -- good for you, and nice job posting the MMSI link.
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