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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 MAIN MENU highlight APPLICATION option and Press <ENTER>. 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: WEATHER OBS) 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)
    • At the Bottom of the screen a Box will appear to enter the SPECIAL ACCESS CODE. Enter the number 41 and Press <ENTER>.
    • Set the BIT to 7, if it is not already done and Press <ENTER>.
    • The CURSOR should be at "OK". Press <ENTER>. (The Address is now saved).

TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

  1. At the MAIN MENU highlight FILE and Press <ENTER>. Select NEW ASCII or NEW TELEX and Press <ENTER>. Type in your Meteorological Observation in the proper format.
  2. When finished entering the Observation Press ESC and this will return to the Main Menu. At the MAIN MENU highlight FILE and Press <ENTER>. Arrow down to SAVE and Press <ENTER>. Name the FILE on the MSG such as "WEATHER OBS"and Press <ENTER>.
  3. At the MAIN MENU highlight TRANSMIT and Press <ENTER>. Select SEND and Press <ENTER>. (This will transmit the MSG) NOTE: Please turn the CONFIRMATION OFF.
    • When completing the Next Observation go to FILE and Press <ENTER>. Highlight LOADFILE and select the previous Observation BBXX and EDIT the same file and Transmit the file.

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