It is possible, that the recipient
‟
s Transponder could not receive the message at all, and in this case
the following screen is displayed. It is then recommended to resend the message.
Unsuccessful Message Confirmation (no acknowledgement)
d) Writing a Broadcast Message
Upon selection of Write Broadcast SRM in the Message Menu, the Message Editor appears.
Messages containing a maximum of 161 characters are allowed. Longer texts require a second
message. When the text input has been completed, transmission to all vessels within receiving
range is possible by pressing the
[Send]
button. The [<Back] button leads to the Message Editor.
It is possible to select the desired channel by pressing the [<Channel>] buttons. The default Settings
for Broadcasted Message Setting is A+B (AIS1 and AIS2).
Dynamic Keys: Broadcast Message Editor
[M5] [Send]
Send Message
[Enter]
Send Message
[M6] /
[M7] [Channel]
Select Transmission
Channel (A+B is
default)
[M8] [Back]
Return to Messages
Menu
e) Confirmation of Broadcast Sent Message
N 1
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Transmission Status
[ ] AIS1:
[-] AIS2: Sent, but no acknowledgement
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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| | Send To | |<-Back
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************ Write Message *************
Broadcast SRM 111
Text:MILITARY EXCERSISE IN AREA, KEEP AW
AY. SHIP MASTER
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auto/ A / B /A+B
Channel: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[*]
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| Send |<Channel |Channel> | Back
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