# View Messages

All received (and filter-passing) APRS packets of type Message can be displayed in a pop-up window.

This window will be automatically popped to the foreground if any message is received that is addressed to:

- Any callsign associated with the local YAAC instance (as defined on any Port). The port does not have to be enabled for transmission for its callsign to be considered as a local callsign.
- Any message addressee defined on the Configure -> Expert Mode -> General tab that is enabled. The factory-default settings for YAAC define and enable the callsigns:
  - ALL
  - CQ
  - QSY
  - NWS_WARN
  - NWS-WARN

A checkbox provides the option to only display messages meeting the above criteria in the Messages view.