National Traffic System Message Form

KD5TXL Training Aid

Fill in the appropriate information and an NTS-formatted message
will be displayed in a separate window.   You can then print the screen if you wish.

Use your TAB key to move from field to field.

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Message Origin Information:

Date Filed:     Time Filed:    (Optional)

Message Number:    

(A message number assigned to keep track of messages originating through your station. You assign your message numbers as you see fit.)
 

Precedence:  

(This gives the importance of the message - Routine, Welfare, Priority, or Emergency.)
 
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Handling Code (HX):  

Handling Code Number (Codes A,B,F Only):  

 
(Handling codes give instructions to the station(s) receiving and delivering the message. Handling code "G" is used for most messages. The codes may be combined when necessary. As an option, some codes require a number.)
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Station of Origin:    

Place of Origin   (City and State) :    

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Recipient Information:

Name (and Call):  

Address Line 1 :  

Address Line 2 :  

City Name :  

State Abbrev :     ZIP:  

Phone Number :      

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Message Text Information:

Do NOT use the ENTER key. Enter about 5 words per line but you may enter more as needed. For end of sentence use a letter X by itself.

Message Text:

Check   :  
(The Check is the word count for your message (text only).   It is part of the message header and the program will calculate it when you enter your message.   Note: An "X" -for end of sentence- is counted as a word.   You can fool the program, so double check the word count and enter the correct count if necessary.)
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Signature:

Signed:     Call:  

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End of Message