Section 6    Target Tracking and AIS  6-66 
 
Note 
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.