Reset Garmin VHF 200i MMSI, without a €120/$140 Garmin robbery?

[gmakhs]

When I register my boat , they didn't require me to change the mmsi, it was registered to France previously and I registered to Greece using the same.mmsi different boat name

[gmakhs]

Originally Posted by gmakhs

When I register my boat , they didn't require me to change the mmsi, it was registered to France previously and I registered to Greece using the same.mmsi different boat name

My mistake just figure out that the radio didn't had a mmsi set during the change.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by guyrj33

User can enter the initial MMSI#, to change it requires a trip to the factory or dealer.
I suspect the locked down identification number is an anti-terrorism measure.

Yes, of course the initial MMSI is user set, I assumed this was understood but I didn't make that clear - my bad. Subsequent changes requires the change to be carried out by the manufacturer or their authorised agents.