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The maximum number of characters that can be input changes depending on the transmission
method and the message type.
• Sending a message by specifying the MMSI code
- Safety message: Up to 156 characters
- Routine message: Up to 151 characters
• Distributing a broadcast message
- Safety message: Up to 161 characters
- Routine message: Up to 156 characters
6 Click on the [Send] button to send the message.
The message transmission confirmation dialog box appears.
When sending a message by specifying an MMSI code:
When distributing a broadcast message:
7 Click on the [OK] button to send the message.
To cancel the transmission of the message, click on the [Cancel] button.
The following dialog box appears while sending a message.
The transmission of the message currently in progress can be stopped by clicking the [Cancel]
button.