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8. NBDP PREPARATIONS
This chapter provides the procedures necessary for preparing the NBDP Terminal Unit for
transmitting and receiving. For automatic telex, you will need to register the following:
• Your ship’s ID and answerback codes
• Stations
• Timer programs
• Scan channel groups
• User channels
8.1 Registering Answerback Code & ID Codes
Enter your ship’s answerback code and ID codes as shown below.
Note: The answerback and ID codes cannot be changed once entered; be sure to enter the
codes correctly.
8.1.1 Registering answerback code
1. Press the function key F5 and then the 5 key. The display should look something like the
illustration below.
Answerback Code
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Answerback Code Entry
Answerback code entry screen
2. Enter your ship’s answerback code (max. 20 characters, including spaces) and press
the Enter key. The prompt “OK/Cancel” asks for verification of data. If the code is correct,
press the Enter key again.
Note: Example of answerback code: 123456789 FURU X.