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After reception of GA+?, enter appropriate short-code command.

Table 7-3 shows the commands processed by MARITEX stations.

Table 7-3 MARITEX short-code commands

Command	Use
TLX ..... +	Store-and-forward Telex
DIRTLX ..... +	Direct dialing Telex
MULTI ..... +	Multi-address
FAX ..... +	Semi-fax
MSG+	Request pending messages from shore
NNNN+	Terminate message
BRK+	Clear the radio circuit

		Other MARITEX short-code commands are as below.
		Table 7-4 Other MARITEX short-code commands
Command	Use
POS+	Transmission of ship position reports
URG+	Safety, urgency and distress messages
MED+	Request medical advice
LTR+	For MARITEX letters mailed from the Operations Center to destinations worldwide
TST+	Request to MARITEX to send a test message consisting of all Telex characters
MRK+	Request to MARITEX to send a continuous mark tone for one minute

Note: For other supporting and facility commands, consult the

MARITEX Traffic Manual.

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