Receiving Diver Messages
Dive messaging requires line of sight between two compatible receivers with the latest compatible software versions. Obstructions and other environmental factors may affect receiver connectivity and may delay or prevent the sending and receiving of messages. With good connectivity, data can be successfully sent between divers in under 20 seconds. If connectivity is poor, devices will attempt to send data for up to two minutes. This is a supplemental feature that should not be relied upon as a method to receive emergency assistance and should not replace traditional dive safety tools and procedures.
When paired to your compatible Descent™ transceiver, you can receive and reply to preset messages from other members of your dive network who are up to 30 m (98 ft.) away. When you receive a message, a pop-up notification appears on the watch.
- When the message appears, press START.
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Select an option:
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To reply to the message sender, select Reply.
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To reply to every member of your dive network, select Group Reply.
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To view the transceiver data of the message sender, select View Diver.
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