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Old 28-04-2013, 22:09   #1
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Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

Hi I have just purchased an AIS 600 transponder without the setup cd-rom. The cd-rom software is not avaible on garmin.com Does anybody know a place where i can get a copy or maybee someone who want to share the programs and drivers ising a dropbox share or similar

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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 setup software

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, jimmi.

Is this it? ➥ Garmin: AIS 600 Software Update Collection
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Old 29-04-2013, 04:34   #3
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 setup software

Hi Gord

Thanks for your reply

You link is unfortunatly a software upgrade for the device.

The setup program is used for programming the device with MMSI, Call sign and boat type and is only delivered on a CD-rom

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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 setup software

I could use this too!
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 setup software

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Hi I have just purchased an AIS 600 transponder without the setup cd-rom. The cd-rom software is not avaible on garmin.com Does anybody know a place where i can get a copy or maybee someone who want to share the programs and drivers ising a dropbox share or similar

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The AIS setup is supposed to be done by the selling dealer based on information you provide. Contact your dealer to have the unit set up properly.
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Old 30-04-2013, 12:31   #6
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 setup software

Hi Rwidman

In the states it not allowed to enter the MMSI etc. by the end-user because of some FCC rules.

In europe it is allowed to your selve and the manual is mentioning the setup-cd and how to do it.

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Hi Rwidman

In the states it not allowed to enter the MMSI etc. by the end-user because of some FCC rules.

In europe it is allowed to your selve and the manual is mentioning the setup-cd and how to do it.

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In that case, contact the seller and request the CD.

I'm surprised Garmin would allow a setup CD to be released to the public because it would only be a short while before US based users would have it and do their own setups.

Anywhere in the USA that I've seen AIS transponders for sale, the price includes the setup so there's no good reason to try to do it yourself.
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

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I have got a CD now
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

Another member here PM'd me and was very helpful in giving me a copy of the CD I could download (not identifying the person as it was a PM).

I'm happy to give it to anyone who needs it. (It's ridiculous it's not on the Garmin website in the first place!)

I've dropped it on my server here:

http://privatei.com.au/downloads/Gar...600SetupCD.zip
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Curious if anyone has been able to reprogram the MMSI number in the AIS 600 using the CD Rom?

I thought the whole point of manufacturer's policies was that outside the US user programming is only possible once, after that it has to go to factory or official repair center (and in US user programming isn't even allowed) -- due to government restrictions on MMSIs.

I thought lack of reprogramming ability killed the option of buying one of these units second hand.
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Curious if anyone has been able to reprogram the MMSI number in the AIS 600 using the CD Rom?

I thought the whole point of manufacturer's policies was that outside the US user programming is only possible once, after that it has to go to factory or official repair center (and in US user programming isn't even allowed) -- due to government restrictions on MMSIs.

I thought lack of reprogramming ability killed the option of buying one of these units second hand.
No, I believe it's mostly just a US thing where they limit freedom to program and reprogram your own gear.
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

Hi

FYI - The setup software can only program the MMSI number once.

If you have entered a wrong number or want to move the box to another boat - you have to send it to Garmin for a factory reset - it costs 50$

It is possible to change the boat name and call sign with any restrictions

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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

most of the ais companys use the "proais2" software to program which should be found on the web by one company or other. I can't remember off hand if garmin uses this one though.
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

From the user manual of ProAis2:
"Once programmed the MMSI number cannot be changed."
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Re: Looking for Garmin Ais 600 Setup Software

TommO, you're a life saver. Thanks so much for posting the s/w.

I just bought one of those AIS 600 that that guy from China is selling on eBay cheap. Playing the lottery a bit as he warranties nothing, but his reviews are almost all good. I downloaded the software, but don't have the unit yet.

Did you have any luck reprogramming the MMSI? I know that the Garmin install prod lit and ProAIS says no, but someone else on another blog said that was CYA hooey because of US FCC requirements. Can you confirm that it worked?
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