which is included with all messages. Messages received from-shore
without a billing code are rejected and are not forwarded to the vessel(though the sender will be informed of this and invited to open an account).
Up to date information about the Globe Wireless services and
network stations can be found on the Globe Wireless web site,
accessed through http://www.gmdss4all.net.
Globe E-Mail - The Globe Wireless Marine SSB Radio
Electronic Mail Service
Telex Over Radio services are basic messaging services. TOR
services can only send and receive text messages, with limited 'character
sets' (meaning that messages are limited to single-case characters,
alphabetic and numerical, and limited punctuation). You cannot 'attach'
files; nor send diagrams; nor spreadsheets etc.
Electronic Mail (e-mail) services have a much more versatile
'character set' (i.e., you can use upper and lower case characters, and the
full range of punctuation) and allow you to 'attach' files from normal
computing packages, including word-processing, spreadsheet and
database packages.
Using GlobeEmail requires that you install the Globe Wireless
software onto the computer attached to the Marine SSB Radio, and use
a special modem (not a standard TOR modem). GlobeEmail software
operates in the 'Windows' environment of your computer.
The main difference between TOR systems and GlobeEmail is
that the selection of radio station and frequency is almost completely
automatic, as described below.
Globe Wireless 'Email' - Example - Sending Messages from-
ship to-shore
Using the mouse (to 'click' on) and keyboard (to type addresses/messages):
o Click on 'New Message'
o Select the address{ees) from the 'Address Book'.
[the Globe Email User Guide explains how to enter new addresses in the
Address Book)
o Type a 'subject' in the subject line.
o Type-up and save your message.
o 'Attach' a data-file, (e.g., a spreadsheet or database file), if reqUired.
o Click the 'send' icon.60 THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE