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AMVER /SEAS COMMUNICATION
TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES CHANGED
JANUARY 2004

The AMVER/SEAS communication procedures have been revised due to an address change along with new transmission procedures issued by "Telenor" in transmitting the Amver/Seas binary message Via the various Inmarsat "C" Units.

Please disregard the previous Amver/Seas address 31102030798481 located in the text of this manual.

The new instructions for transmitting the Amver/Seas messages for the AOR(W), AOR(E), POR, and IOR are covered on the following seven (7) pages.

IMPORTANT

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


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.

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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 <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>.

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 <ENTER>. Select MAIL ADDRESS and Press <ENTER>. Select INSERT MAIL ADDRESS and Press <ENTER>. Press <ENTER> twice to display the EDIT ADDRESS 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 <ENTER> 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 <ENTER>.
    • 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 <ENTER>. Select the appropriate Land Station corresponding to your ships location press <ENTER>.
      	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 <ENTER>.
    • 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 <ENTER>. Highlight FILE DIRECTORY SETUP <ENTER>. At Directory Setup ensure the first line (MESSAGE DIRECTORY) indicates only A:\
  3. At MAIN MENU select COMPOSE <ENTER>. Highlight SEND MESSAGE <ENTER>. Message will appear (MET.BIN) or Other Appropriate File <ENTER>.
  4. At the ADDRESS INDEX highlight the entry AMVER/SEAS <ENTER>
  5. Select MSG OPTION highlight SEND MESSAGE <ENTER>. 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 <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
      	
    • ******************** No other stations can relay the messages ***********************

    • 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

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 <ENTER>. Select NO.1 (STATION LIST) and press <ENTER>. Arrow down to a blank file number at the end of the list and Press <ENTER>.
  3. A window appears asking for: Use <ENTER> 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 <ENTER>.
  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 <ENTER>. The Transmit Message window appears.
    • Arrow DOWN to MESSAGE FILE and Press <ENTER>. This will allow you to see the files stored on the diskette. Select the APPROPRIATE FILE message and Press <ENTER>.
    • Arrow DOWN to STATION NAME and Press <ENTER>. Select STATION AMVER/SEAS and Press <ENTER>.
    • Arrow DOWN to CES/LES ID and Press <ENTER>. Select the proper LES/CES and Press <ENTER>. AOR (W) Southbury 001, AOR (E) Southbury 101, POR Santa Paula 201 and IOR Eik (Oslo) 304.
    • Arrow DOWN to OPTION and Press <ENTER>. Arrow down to CONFIRMATION and select OFF and Press <ENTER>. Arrow down to CODE and Press <ENTER>. Select the word DATA and Press <ENTER>. (Ensure DATA is selected, because the AMVER/SEAS message is sent as a BINARY message.)
    • Press . Arrow DOWN to TRANSMIT and Press <ENTER>. A small SEND START window appears and SELECT YES and Press <ENTER>. 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
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