AMVER/SEAS Communication Changes

Effective 01 May, 2006, the original transmission address to submit Binary and code 41 observations via COMSAT (now TELENOR) is terminated. The original address of 31102030798481 needs to be changed to a Special C address. This new address setup procedures are specific to the type of Inmarsat C transmitter you have installed onboard.

Please verify that your transmission setup is showing the latest address, because after 01 May, any observation sent to the 3110 address WILL NOT be delivered to the National Weather Service.

For more information or assistance, please contact your local PMO or visit vos@noaa.gov

Thanks, Luke (VOS Operations Manager)

AMVER/SEAS COMMUNICATION
TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES CHANGED

IMPORTANT

  1. It is necessary to setup an address for the AMVER/SEAS message in the Standard C software. The SETUP procedure provided below is a one-time process to be completed on initial installation.
  2. The TRANSMISSION instructions provided below are to be followed each time a message is transmitted.
  3. These instructions may vary slightly, depending on the software version and hardware.

BINARY Procedures

THRANE AND THRANE SOFTWARE
ATLANTIC (AOR-E), (AOR-W), PACIFIC (POR) AND INDIAN
OCEANS (IOR) PROCEDURES

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight APPLICATION option and Press . Select ADDRESS BOOK and Press .Select NEW in Address Book and Press .
  2. At the EDIT ADDRESS section type in NEW NAME of file. (Example name: AMVER/SEAS and Press
    • There is a DOT in front of the TELEX [ (.) Telex] located on the right side of the screen. Move the DOT to SPECIAL by using the Arrow key. Once the SPECIAL is Highlighted, press the SPACE BAR. (This will place the DOT in the SPECIAL Address)
    • The terminal defaults to 7 Bit for all services, use the space bar to select 8-BIT. Press
    • At the Bottom of the screen a Box will appear to enter the SPECIAL ACCESS CODE. Type in the word SEAS in this field and Press .
    • Tab to "OK". Press . (The Address is now saved)
    • Press ESC twice to reach the Main Menu.

SETUP AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight TRANSMIT and Press . Press the space bar to open the Address book with the address created during setup.
  2. Highlight AMVER/SEAS address file and Press
  3. The cursor should be on the Land Station field. Press the space bar to view the station list. Highlight the correct CES/LES and Press to accept.

    AOR (W) Southbury 001
    AOR (E) Southbury 101
    POR Santa Paula 201
    IOR Eik (Oslo) 304
    **** No other stations can relay the messages ****
  4. Tab the cursor to the "TEXT IN EDITOR" field which will be marked with an "X". Press the space bar to remove the "X" and the word "FILE" will appear.
  5. Highlight the FILE option and press the space bar to display a list of files located on the diskette. Highlight the appropriate file name and press .
  6. Highlight the REQUEST CONFIRMATION option and press the space bar to remove the "X". Move the cursor to SEND and press .

NOTE: The following are the FILE NAME for each particular message.

Meteorological Observation MET.BIN
Sail Plan SP.BIN
Arrival Report FR.BIN
Deviation Report DR.BIN
Administrative Report ADMIN.BIN


TRIMBLE SOFTWARE
ATLANTIC (AOR-E), (AOR-W), PACIFIC (POR) AND INDIAN
OCEANS (IOR) PROCEDURES

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight SETUP option and press . Select MAIL ADDRESS and Press . Select INSERT MAIL ADDRESS and Press . Press twice to display the EDITADDRESS Screen.
  2. At the EDIT ADDRESS section the ENTER NAME FILE will appear and enter AMVER/SEAS (This is the name of the file).
    • Tab to PRESENTATION, this field defaults to IA5 (7-bit. All Networks.) Press to view options. Select BINARY (8-Bit, No Telex)
    • Tab to DATA FORMAT field. The STANDARD (All Presentations) is displayed as the default. If not selected, press enter to view options. Select Standard (All Presentations.) Press .
    • Tab to PREFIX FIELD and type in SEAS into this field. (This is the SPEC ACCESS CODE). Leave the Country Code, Destination, and Extension fields BLANK.
    • Tab to CES/LES and press . Select the appropriate Land Station corresponding to your ships location press .
      AOR (W) Southbury 001
      AOR (E) Southbury 101
      POR Santa Paula 201
      IOR Eik (Oslo) 304
      **** No other stations can relay the messages ****
    • At the DELIVERY NETWORK select SPEC ACCESS CODE and Press .
    • Press ESC to exit the Edit Address menu, continue to press ESC until the program returns to the Main Menu. The AMVER/SEAS address is now saved in the Address Book and is available for transmission of meteorological observations.

SETUP AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. Place DATA DISK in TRIMBLE INMARSAT "C".
  2. Select SETUP from Main Menu . Highlight FILE DIRECTORY SETUP . At Directory Setup ensure the first line (MESSAGE DIRECTORY) indicates only A:\
  3. At MAIN MENU select COMPOSE . Highlight SEND MESSAGE . Message will appear (MET.BIN) or Other Appropriate File .
  4. At the ADDRESS INDEX highlight the entry AMVER/SEAS
  5. Select MSG OPTION highlight SEND MESSAGE . A message will be displayed letting you know that the Message was put in the outgoing mailbox.

NOTE: The following are the FILE NAME for each particular message.

Meteorological Observation MET.BIN
Sail Plan SP.BIN
Arrival Report FR.BIN
Deviation Report DR.BIN
Administrative Report ADMIN.BIN


JRC (JAPAN RADIO COMPANY)
ATLANTIC (AOR-E), (AOR-W), PACIFIC (POR) AND INDIAN
OCEANS (IOR) PROCEDURES

SETUP AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU select TRANSMIT. Select SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK and Press .
    • The SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK window appears. Press . Type in the word SEAS and Press .
    • Ensure FILE NAME: A:\MET.BIN (Or Other Appropriate File) By using A:\ you are telling the program to read the file on the diskette and not the text in editor.
    • Arrow down to LAND EARTH STATION and Press . Type in your LES/CES CODE corresponding to your ships location and press
      AOR (W) Southbury 001
      AOR (E) Southbury 101
      POR Santa Paula 201
      IOR Eik (Oslo) 304
      **** No other stations can relay the messages ****
    • Ensure POSITION: OFF
    • Arrow down to CHARACTER CODE . Use the Arrow key to Highlight DATA. (Ensure this is completed, because you are transmitting a Binary message)
    • Arrow down to DELIVERY CONFIRMATION and Press . Use the Arrow Key to highlight OFF and Press .
  2. Press F1 (This will SEND THE MESSAGE).

NOTE: The following are the FILE NAME for each particular message.

Meteorological Observation MET.BIN
Sail Plan SP.BIN
Arrival Report FR.BIN
Deviation Report DR.BIN
Administrative Report ADMIN.BIN


FURUNO SOFTWARE
ATLANTIC (AOR-E), (AOR-W), PACIFIC (POR) AND INDIAN
OCEANS (IOR) PROCEDURES

NOTE: Furuno first started installing the *FELCON 11* model hardware in the middle 90's for their version of the INMARSAT "C" to work with the GMDSS. This model could not generate a Binary message to be used with our AMVER/SEAS software.

The Furuno company has updated their hardware to the *FELCOM 12*. This new hardware will allow an AMVER/SEAS Binary message to be transmitted on their INMARSAT "C"

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the FURUNO Main Menu, Press F8 (SETUP). The SETUP WINDOW menu comes up on the screen.
  2. Select NO.9 (CONFIGURATION) and Press . Select NO.1 (STATION LIST) and press . Arrow down to a blank file number at the end of the list and Press .
  3. A window appears asking for: Use when line is highlighted to type in information and press to accept typed in data. Use arrow keys to get to next line.
    • Station Name: Enter--AMVER/SEAS
    • Arrow down to DESTINATION TYPE: Select SPEC
    • Arrow down to STATION ID: Enter in the word SEAS. Leave the Prefix and Country Code Blank.
    • Arrow down to REMARKS: Enter AMVER/SEAS, and press .
  4. Press ESC until you return to the FURUNO MAIN MENU.

SETUP AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. Insert the diskette with the BINARY message that was generated with the AMVER/SEAS program.
  2. Press F3 (TRANSMIT). Select NO. 1 (TRANSMIT MSG) and Press . The Transmit Message window appears.
    • Arrow DOWN to MESSAGE FILE and Press . This will allow you to see the files stored on the diskette. Select the APPROPRIATE FILE message and Press .
    • Arrow DOWN to STATION NAME and Press . Select STATION AMVER/SEAS and Press .
    • Arrow DOWN to CES/LES ID and Press . Select the proper LES/CES and Press . AOR (W) Southbury 001, AOR (E) Southbury 101, POR Santa Paula 201 and IOR Eik (Oslo) 304.
    • Arrow DOWN to OPTION and Press . Arrow down to CONFIRMATION and select OFF and Press . Arrow down to CODE and Press . Select the word DATA and Press . (Ensure DATA is selected, because the AMVER/SEAS message is sent as a BINARY message.)
    • Press . Arrow DOWN to TRANSMIT and Press . A small SEND START window appears and SELECT YES and Press . The message is now being sent through the satellite.
  3. To see the Status of the Message being sent Press F6 (LOGS).

NOTE: The following are the FILE NAME for each particular message.

Meteorological Observation MET.BIN
Sail Plan SP.BIN
Arrival Report FR.BIN
Deviation Report DR.BIN
Administrative Report ADMIN.BIN


CODE 41 Procedures

Thrane and Thrane Code 41 Procedures

IMPORTANT

  1. It is necessary to setup an address for the Code 41 message in the Standard C software. The SETUP procedure provided below is a one-time process to be completed on initial installation.
  2. The TRANSMISSION instructions provided below are to be followed each time a message is transmitted.
  3. These instructions may vary slightly, depending on the software version and hardware.

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight APPLICATION option and Press . Select ADDRESS BOOK and Press . Select NEW in Address Book and Press .
  2. At the EDIT ADDRESS section type in NEW NAME of file. (Example name: WEATHER OBS) and Press .
    • There is a DOT in front of the TELEX [ () Telex] located on the right side of the screen.
    • Move the DOT to SPECIAL by using the Arrow key. Once the SPECIAL is Highlighted Press the SPACE BAR. (This will place the DOT in the SPECIAL Address)
    • At the Bottom of the screen a Box will appear to enter the SPECIAL ACCESS CODE. Enter the number 41 and Press .
    • Set the BIT to 7, if it is not already done and Press .
    • The CURSOR should be at "OK". Press . (The Address is now saved).

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight FILE and Press . Select NEW ASCII or NEW TELEX and Press . Type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format.
  2. When finished entering the Observation Press ESC and this will return to the Main Menu. At the MAIN MENU highlight FILE and Press . Arrow down to SAVE and Press . Name the FILE on the MSG such as "WEATHER OBS" and Press .
  3. At the MAIN MENU highlight TRANSMIT and Press . Select SEND and Press . (This will transmit the MSG) NOTE: Please turn the CONFIRMATION OFF.
    • When completing the Next Observation go to FILE and Press . Highlight LOADFILE and select the previous Observation BBXX and EDIT the same file and Transmit the file.

Trimble Code 41 Procedures

IMPORTANT

  1. It is necessary to setup an address for the Code 41 message in the Standard C software. The SETUP procedure provided below is a one-time process to be completed on initial installation.
  2. The TRANSMISSION instructions provided below are to be followed each time a message is transmitted.
  3. These instructions may vary slightly, depending on software version and hardware.

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight SETUP option and press . Select MAIL ADDRESS and Press . Select INSERT MAIL ADDRESS and Press . Press twice to display the EDIT ADDRESS Screen.
  2. At the EDIT ADDRESS section the ENTER NAME FILE will appear and enter WEATHER OBS (This is the name of the file).
    • Tab to PRESENTATION and select 7-BIT and Press
    • Tab to DATA FORMAT and select STANDARD (All Presentation) and Press
    • Tab to PREFIX FIELD and type in 41 into this field. (This is the SPEC ACCESS CODE 41 for Meteorological Observations) Leave the Country Code, Destination, and Extension fields blank.
    • Tab to CES/LES section and select the appropriate CES/LES from the list displayed and press .
    • At the DELIVERY NETWORK select SPEC ACCESS CODE and Press
    • Press ESC to exit the Edit Address menu, continue to press ESC until the program returns to the Main Menu. The Code 41 is now saved in the Address Book and is available for transmission of meteorological observations.

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight COMPOSE and CREATE/EDIT and Press . Select CREATE NEW MESSAGE and Press . Type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format. Press ESC and Save Changes (YES) and Press . Save MSG to File and Place a Name on MSG such as OBS.
  2. ESC to MAIN MENU and highlight SEND and Press . The screen lists the files in the directory. Highlight OBS (Name of Msg) and Press . The ADDRESS Selection screen appears and select WEATHER OBS for the ocean area (LES) your ship is located and press .
  3. The Message Information and Select Message options screen will appear. Highlight Send Message and Press . A message will be displayed letting you know that the Message was put in the outgoing mailbox.

JRC (Japan Radio Company) Code 41 Procedures

IMPORTANT

  1. It is necessary to set up an address for the Code 41 message in the Standard C software. The SETUP procedure provided below is a one-time process to be completed on initial installation.
  2. The TRANSMISSION instructions provided below are to be followed each time a message is transmitted.
  3. These instructions may vary slightly, depending on the software version and hardware.

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight EDIT and Press . A small window will appear in the middle of the Main Menu Screen. Select EDIT ASCII FILE and Press .
    • A small window appears which is called EDIT ASCII FILE. At the cursor enter a file name: "WEATHER OBS" and Press .
  2. The next screen will allow you to EDIT a message. Type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format. (BBXX). Press F9 (This SAVES the information). Press ESC (Go back to Main Menu).

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU select TRANSMIT. Select SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK. and Press .
    • The SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK window appears. Press . Type in the number "41" and Press .
    • Arrow down to LAND EARTH STATION and Press . Type in your LES/CES ID and Press . (Your LES/CES ID will be determined by your location in relation to the FOOT PRINT of the satellite.)
    • Arrow down to DELIVERY CONFIRMATION and Press . Use the Arrow Key to highlight OFF and Press .
  2. Press F1 (This will SEND THE MESSAGE).
    • When completing the Next Observation go to EDIT the ASCII FILE and EDIT the previous Observation BBXX and SAVE the FILE and SEND the message through the SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK.

Furuno Code 41 Procedures

IMPORTANT

  1. It is necessary to setup an address for the Code 41 message in the Standard C software. The SETUP procedure provided below is a one-time process to be completed on initial installation.
  2. The TRANSMISSION instructions provided below are to be followed each time a message is transmitted.
  3. These instructions may vary slightly, depending on the software version and hardware.

SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the NORMAL STANDBY Position Press F1 (FILE). A small window will appear and Highlight No. 1: New (ALT-N) and Press .
    • A larger window appears. At the cursor type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format. (BBXX) Press F1 (SAVES MESSAGES).
    • A small window appears. Arrow down to 5: (SAVE ALT-S) and Press .
    • A small window appears in the upper left corner titled SAVE FILE NAME. Enter a Name on the file such as "WEATHER OBS" and Press (SAVED MESSAGE).

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. Press F3 (SEND/REC): A small window appears in upper left corner. Highlight No.1 (SEND) and Press .
    • Another window appears to the right of TITLE TO SEND MESSAGE. Highlight No. 1 (SEND MESSAGE) and Press .
  2. The SEND MESSAGE window appears.
    • Arrow down to DESTINATION TYPE and Highlight "SPEC".
    • Arrow down to STATION ID and Type in "41".
    • Arrow down to CES ID and type in the LES/CES ID. (Your LES/CES ID will be determined by location in relation to the FOOT PRINT of the satellite.)
    • Arrow down to CONFIRMATION and select OFF and Press .
  3. A small window appears titled SEND START. Highlight YES and Press .
    • At the bottom of the screen it will say: MESSAGE IS ENTERED IN SENDING BUFFER.
    • A window will appear saying: SUCCESSFUL SENDING MESSAGE.
    • The lower left corner of the screen will show the STATUS of the message.
  4. When completing the Next Observation go to FILE and to OPEN and Press . Highlight the last WEATHER OBS message and Press . EDIT the last message and TRANSMIT the message.