User's Manual
1. OPERATION
1-20
1.9 Messages
You may send and receive messages via VHF channels, to a specified MMSI or all
AIS-equipped 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 infor-
mation. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.
When a message is received, the equipment beeps and pop up appears, indicating
the type of message received.
Sent messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] (message box) under the [OUTBOX] tab.
Received messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] under the [INBOX] tab.
The FA-170 can store up to 20 transmitted and up to 20 received messages. When
the [INBOX] or [OUTBOX] becomes full, the oldest message in the box is automatical-
ly deleted to make room for the latest.
1.9.1 How to send a message
This procedure applies to Class A AIS, for Inland AIS, see section 2.6.1.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.
2. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. [NEW MSG] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NEW MSG] screen ap-
pears.
4. [MSG TYPE] is selected, press the ENT/ACK key to change the type of message
you wish to send. The options pop up shown below appears.
5. Select the appropriate message type, then press the ENT/ACK key.
For broadcast messages, skip to step 8.
6. Select [TO], then press the ENT/ACK key. A numerical settings pop up appears.
7. Input the MMSI of the ship you wish to send this message to, then press the ENT/
ACK key to close the pop up. See section 1.5 for how to input data.
MSG
NEW MSG
MSG BOX
1
2
NEW MSG TEXT
( )
MSG TYPE
<SEND MSG>
: CURSOR
: SELECT
ADDRESSED
: BACK
ENT
MENU
:
TO 000000000
:
CH ALTERNATE
:
RETRY 3
:
TEXT
( 0 / 85 )
Use the software keyboard
to enter the message here.
:
MSG TYPE
BROADCAST
ADDRESSED
Message to all vessels.
Message to specified vessel only.