| Seq# | Parameter | Value / Range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIS Message Number | 6, 8, 12 or 14 | Addressed ABM (6,12), Broadcast BBM (8,14) |
| 2 | Delimiter | , | |
| 3 | Target MMSI | 000000000 - 999999999 | Only required for msg 6 or 12 |
| 4 | Delimiter | , | |
| 5 | Broadcast Channel | 0, 1, 2 or 3 | 0=No Preference, 1=AIS1, 2=AIS2, 3=Both Channels |
| 6 | Delimiter | , | |
| 7 | DAC | 0 - 1023 | Only required for msg 6 or 8 |
| 8 | Delimiter | , | |
| 9 | FI | 0 - 63 | Only required for msg 6 or 8 |
| 10 | Delimiter | , | |
| 11 | Application Data | MESSAGE | REFER TO ABM & BBM VALID CHARACTERS TAB |
| ENTER | |||
Examples/Format: msg#,mmsi,chnl#,dac,fi,data (press "ENTER")
Only single message/sentence - if a field is not applicable, a null field must be entered: ,,
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MESSAGES FORMAT INFORMATION
NMEA delimited type message format is used, examples included below
Multiple messages may be entered, each message on a separate line| FORMAT / EXAMPLES | REMARKS |
| msg#,mmsi,chnl#,dac,fi,data | Includes all fields, delimiters |
| 6,999999999,3,111,11,DATA | MMSI, DAC and FI required |
| 8,,3,111,11,DATA | MMSI not applicable, DAC and FI required |
| 12,999999999,3,,,DATA | MMSI required, DAC and FI not applicable |
| 14,,3,,,DATA | MMSI, DAC and FI not applicable |