Use the Message button to send predefined inReach messages that you created on explore.delorme.com. You can create up to three messages—it’s a good idea to make a note of the messages in the proper order and take it with you. The message is sent to contacts you designated on explore.delorme.com when you created the message.


  • To send predefined message one, press and hold the Message button until the Message LED flashes once and then release the button. The Message LED will flash once every three seconds until the message is sent.

  • To send predefined message two, press and hold the Message button until the Message LED flashes twice and then release the button. The Message LED will flash twice every three seconds until the message is sent.

  • To send predefined message three, press and hold the Message button until the Message LED flashes three times and then release the button. The Message LED will flash three times every three seconds until the message is sent.

Note

The LED flashes for choosing the message will cycle in order until you release the Message button to make a selection.



  • Sending a message —The Message LED flashes green once every three seconds when you send a message (including SOS messages); it stops flashing when the message has been sent. You should also watch the SignalLED to ensure you have a good signal.


  • New message —The Message LED flashes green twice every 1.5 seconds when a message has been sent to you. You can view incoming messages on a connected device.
    To dismiss the new message indicator, press and release the Message button. You can also dismiss the message by viewing it on a connected device.