Chapter 24
Text Messaging Service
Text Messaging Service (TMS) allows you to send and receive messages and run database queries
directly from your radios. The maximum number of characters allowed for a text message is 200
characters.
The types of text messages available are:
• A predefined message (quick text message).
• An edited quick text message.
• A query (ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution).
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TMS Status Icons
Text Messaging Service (TMS) icons appear on the radio display when you send and receive text
messages.
Table 12: TMS Status Icons
Icon
Name
Description
New Message
The radio receives a new message. The select-
ed text message in the inbox is not read.
Inbox Full
The inbox is full.
Message Request Reply
The message requires a reply. The Request
Reply feature is toggled on before the message
is sent.
Urgent Message
The message is urgent. The Priority feature is
toggled on before the message is sent.
Urgent Message with Request
Reply
The message is urgent and requires a reply.
The Priority and Request Reply feature is tog-
gled on before the message is sent.
Table 13: TMS Inline Icons
Icon
Name
Description
Message Read
The selected text message in the inbox is read.
Message Unread
The selected text message in the inbox is not
read.
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