Special Msg] - Furuno FS-1575 Service Manual

4.4.4 [4. SPECIAL MSG]

SPECIAL MSG sub-menu has Sub-menu 2: NEUTRAL and MEDICAL.
Setting these Sub-menus to "ABLE" will activate the SPECIAL MSG sub-menu of the
MSG TYPE menu on the "DSC COMPOSE" window, thus making it possible to select
messages set to "ABLE."
Reference)
• NEUTRAL MSG
When navigating a disputed region, this sub-menu is used to give all ships
within a sea area designated by "AREA: Geographical coordinate" a notice that
the own ship is not a disputing party.
The priority is given to "URGENCY." The range to give the notice is specified
by the area of a CIRCLE or QUADRANT.
• MEDICAL MSG
This sub-menu is used to give all ships within a sea area designated by "AREA:
Geographical coordinate" a notice that the own ship is transporting medical
supplies, by means of urgency communication.
The PRIORITY is given to "URGENCY." The range to give the notice is
specified by the area of a CIRCLE or QUADRANT.
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