Format Flag (Bit 25)


The beacon message format is identified at bit 25 for all message formats. A "0" in bit 25 indicates a short format message which will transmit 112 data bits in each burst. A "1" in bit 25 indicates a long format message which will transmit 144 data bits in each burst.

 

 F=0

Short Format Message

 F=1

Long Format Message