JRC (Japan Radio Company) Atlantic (AOR-E), (AOR-W), Pacific (POR), and Indian (IOR) Oceans Procedures

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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.

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SETUP AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

1. At the MAIN MENU select TRANSMIT. Select SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK and Press <ENTER>.
• The SPECIAL ACCESS NETWORK window appears. Press <ENTER>. Type in the word SEAS and Press <ENTER>.
• 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 <ENTER>. Type in your LES/CES CODE corresponding to your ships location and press <ENTER>

  	AOR (W)      Southbury      001
  	AOR (E)      Southbury      101
  	POR          Santa Paula    201
  	IOR          Eik (Oslo)     304
  	

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• Ensure POSITION: OFF
• Arrow down to CHARACTER CODE <ENTER>. 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 <ENTER>. Use the Arrow Key to highlight OFF and Press <ENTER>.
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