Broadcast messages are sent over the AIS network and can
be received by multiple vessels.
- Select Broadcast message from the Chart
app’s New menu or select New broadcast from the Messages inbox.
The onscreen keyboard is displayed.
- Enter your message.
MessagesCharacter limit Messages are subject to a character limit the amount
of remaining character is shown on the onscreen keyboard. You can
also select the speech bubble button to select a predefined message.
- Select the TYPE button and select a transmission type.
If your AIS transceiver is in restricted mode only secure
transmissions can be broadcast.
- Select Send.
- Select OK.