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AIS Status Display
This screen displays information about your AIS transceiver's status. In the box at the top of
the screen the tick marks indicate the primary operational state. If any items require attention
they will be indicated by this symbol:
If this symbol is shown, the
AIS
WatchMate
is not transmitting your vessel's AIS data.
A description of each item is shown below.
MMSI Configured
You must configure your
AIS
WatchMate
with a valid MMSI before
transmission can occur. See the
Configuration
section.
Silent Mode is Off
One of these conditions:
1. You have enabled silent mode. See the Silent Mode setup option
under AIS Transceiver Setup.
2. Your transceiver has been commanded by a base station to enter
“quiet mode”. You cannot override this command. Normal
transmissions will resume automatically at a later time.
Startup Complete
There is a one minute startup time whenever you switch on the
AIS
WatchMate
. During this time, background noise levels are
determined.
GPS Position Fix
Your
AIS
WatchMate
must have a valid GPS fix in order to transmit. See
the
GPS Status
screen to determine satellite signal strengths. If you are
unable to achieve a GPS fix due to low satellite strength, consider using
an optional accessory external antenna or moving the unit or antenna.
Always place GPS antennas as far away as possible from other
antennas, such as radar antennas.
Position Report
Sent
Indicates that the last scheduled position report was sent. It is normal to
occasionally miss a position report when operating in busy areas.
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