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Thrane and Thrane Software Atlantic (AOR-E), (AOR-W), Pacific (POR), and Indian (IOR) Oceans Procedures

************************************** 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.

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SETUP PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight APPLICATION option and Press . Select ADDRESS BOOK and Press <ENTER>. Select NEW in Address Book and Press <ENTER>.
  2. At the EDIT ADDRESS section type in NEW NAME of file. (Example name: AMVER/SEAS and Press <ENTER>
    • 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 <ENTER>
    • 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 <ENTER>.
    • Tab to "OK". Press <ENTER>. (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 <ENTER>. Press the space bar to open the Address book with the address created during setup.
  2. Highlight AMVER/SEAS address file and Press <ENTER>
  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 <ENTER> to accept.
  4. 	AOR (W)      Southbury      001
    	AOR (E)      Southbury      101
    	POR          Santa Paula    201
    	IOR          Eik (Oslo)     304
    	

    ******************** No other stations can relay the messages ***********************

  5. 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.
  6. 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 <ENTER>.
  7. Highlight the REQUEST CONFIRMATION option and press the space bar to remove the "X". Move the cursor to SEND and press <ENTER>.
  8. 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
    

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