Messages; Sending A Message - Furuno FA-100 Operator's Manual

1 OPERATION
1.10

Messages

You may send and receive messages via the VHF link, to a specified
destination (MMSI) or all ships in the area. Messages can be sent to warn of
safety of navigation, for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are
also permitted.
Short safety related messages are only an additional means to broadcast
safety information. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.
When a message is received, the equipment beeps and the indication
"MESSAGE" appears. The contents of the message may be viewed on the
receive message log.
1.10.1

Sending a message

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press the [4] key to open the SET MSG sub-menu.
3. Press the [1] key to open the CREATE MSG sub-menu.
4. Press the [1] key to choose SET MSG TYPE.
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[SET MSG]
1 CREATE MSG
2 XMIT MSG(S)
3 RCVD MSG(S)
SET MSG sub-menu
[CREATE MSG]
1 SET MSG TYPE
2 SET MSG
3 SEND MSG
CREATE MSG sub-menu
[SET MSG TYPE]
ADDRESS TYPE:
BROAD-CAST
MMSI: 000000000
MSG TYPE: NORMAL
CHANNEL#: A OR B
MMS
SET MSG TYPE sub-menu
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