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1. It is necessary to setup an address for the Code 41 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 NORMAL STANDBY Position Press F1 (FILE). A small window will appear and Highlight No. 1: New (ALT-N) and Press <ENTER>.
• A larger window appears. At the cursor type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format. (BBXX) Press F1 (SAVES MESSAGES).
• A small window appears. Arrow down to 5: (SAVE ALT-S) and Press <ENTER>.
• A small window appears in the upper left corner titled SAVE FILE NAME. Enter a Name on the file such as "WEATHER OBS" and Press <ENTER> (SAVED MESSAGE).

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

1. Press F3 (SEND/REC): A small window appears in upper left corner. Highlight No.1 (SEND) and Press <ENTER>.
• Another window appears to the right of TITLE TO SEND MESSAGE. Highlight No. 1 (SEND MESSAGE) and Press <ENTER>.
2. The SEND MESSAGE window appears.
• Arrow down to DESTINATION TYPE and Highlight "SPEC".
• Arrow down to STATION ID and Type in "41".
• Arrow down to CES ID and type in the LES/CES ID. (Your LES/CES ID will be determined by location in relation to the FOOT PRINT of the satellite.)
• Arrow down to CONFIRMATION and select OFF and Press <ENTER>.
3. A small window appears titled SEND START. Highlight YES and Press <ENTER>.
• At the bottom of the screen it will say: MESSAGE IS ENTERED IN SENDING BUFFER.
• A window will appear saying: SUCCESSFUL SENDING MESSAGE.
• The lower left corner of the screen will show the STATUS of the message.
4. When completing the Next Observation go to FILE and to OPEN and Press <ENTER>. Highlight the last WEATHER OBS message and Press <ENTER>. EDIT the last message and TRANSMIT the message.