4. INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS
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4.1.6 Accessing the 2-digit code services
A range of special safety and general maritime services, known as the 2-digit
code services, may be transmitted. The list on the next page shows the 2-digit
code services available.
To access a 2-digit code service do the following:
1. Using the text editor, prepare message requesting a 2-digit code service.
2. Press the [F3] key to open the Transmit menu.
3. Press the [1] key to display the Transmit Message menu.
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1. Transmit Message
2. Cancel
3. Request Delivery Status
Transmit Message
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Message now being edited Size 24
TELEX
ON
00:00
Immediate
IA5
File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm
Priority
Message File
Station Name Cost ********.**(US$)
Destination Type
Prefix Code
Country/Ocean Code
Station ID
Modem Type
Address
Subject
Attach File
LES ID
Option
Confirmation
Send Delay
Delivery Delay
Code
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Transmit message menu
4. Press the [↓] key three times to choose Destination Type.
5. Press the [Enter] key to open the destination type options window.
6. Press the [↓] or [↑] key to choose SPEC (Special).
7. Press the [Enter] key to close the window.
8. Press the [↓] key to choose Station ID.
9. Press the [Enter] key to open the station ID entry window.
10. Key in 2-digit code referring to the table on the next page.
11. Press the [Enter] key to close the window.