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Video - Transmission of message via QO-100 satellite

20221029_130442.mp4 View of the station with laptop and dishThumbnailsVideo - Transcribing onto the IARU format message form

A standardised form is used across the world that prescribes the order and contents of the various components of an emergency communications message for ham operators. This helps receiving stations know what to expect. It also helps sending stations ensure they have a properly coded message, which saves transmission time.