3.5.1.4.
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).
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************ Write Message *************
Broadcast SRM 111
Text:MILITARY EXCERSISE IN AREA, KEEP AW
AY. SHIP MASTER
----------------------------------------
auto/ A / B /A+B
Channel: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[*]
----------------------------------------
|
Send
|<Channel |Channel> |
Back
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
X-Pack DS User Manual
Version 1.0
Page 23 of 74
Printed on 02.04.2003