Request Message 5 (Class A) - DANPHONE Futronic MKII User Manual

Request Message 5 (Class A)

In this mode you can request a Message 5 from Class A transponders. MSG 5 provides
information of the ship's call sign, name and dimensions, etc.
Use this setup:
Use this setup if you wish to include a power measurement with the test:
It is a requirement that the MMSI number registered in the test box is identical with the MMSI of
the AIS transponder to be tested. Please check and change number, if required, using the Edit
ship's MMSI menu. See Page 12.
Select Request MSG 5 and press OK. Then, select AIS frequency and press OK again.
The test box will automatically synchronize with the AIS transponder; transmit the request and
then switch to receiving mode. Wait for the transponder to respond and check the MSG 5
information appearing on the test box display.
The received MSG 5 information will also be stored in the test box memory.
Example of Printout from the Memory:
AIS # 1 Time/date: 13:07:44 / 22-11-2011
Message ID: 5 MMSI: 219557624
C.SIGN: XP8863 IMO: 987654321 Name: FVTRONIC IS
Dimension of ship: A: 14m B: 55m C: 4m D: 6m
AIS1 Freq.: 161,975.1 kHz Fwd.: 11.4 Watt Rev.: 0.2 Watt VSWR: 1.30
SIGNAL
COMBINER
20 dB
Attenuator
SIGNAL
COMBINER
20 dB
Attenuator
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AIS TRANSPONDER
ANT
AIS TRANSPONDER
ANT