ATIS Programming Charge

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ATIS Programming Charge

ATIS-Upgrade for your VHF! If you are a UK boat owner planning to sail on European inland waterways this year, your VHF radio transceiver may need reprogramming with a valid ATIS number.

So what is ATIS?

ATIS, stands for Automatic Transmitter Identification System, not to be confused with AIS). The ATIS system is used on inland waterways in various countries in mainland Europe. At the end of every transmission the radio sends out a unique FFSK data signal, heard as a scratchy noise at the end of every transmission. This signal contains the user or ship’s unique ATIS call sign which identifies you to marine coast stations and inland stations.

Do I need a new radio or can my current equipment be upgraded?

Some manufacturers VHF Handheld and VHF/DSC fixed marine radios are ATIS (Automatic Transmission Identification System) capable.They can be simply programmed by us work on this system.

Please email us a copy of your valid ATIS certificate to: steve@seamarknunn.com - if you are unsure please get in touch

Full details of the ICOM ATIS information can be found here:

http://www.icomuk.co.uk/getFile.asp?categoryID=3508&cCID=16204&fFID=244

£32.00