You forgot to note, they're pre-stored messages that go out on each
transmission and show on the SCREEN of the far-end receiving radio.
They give you a few so you can change the message easily without having to
reprogram it, so you can have multiple default messages.
Nate WY0X
On Jan 19,
If you use a GPS receiver with your ID800 for position reporting or have a
GPS emulator program to mimic the function of a GPS receiver for use at
fixed locations, C1 contains the message string used for position
reporting: http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx
Many folks do not use reflectors