314 Straggler Message Flashcards
Straggler message definition
one which either trails or is attached to a preceding message
What are the 5 causes of a straggler message?
- Garbling during transmission
- Omitted end of message signal
- Preparation
- Equipment malfunctions
- Positioning
What is required in case the straggler message isn’t addressed to the receiving station?
message protection
What format lines are the transmission and message identification?
Format lines 2 through 6
3 steps in how a straggler message will be handled?
(1) If it is a single address message and has only the destination routing indicator, it shall be released for re-file or delivery.
(2) When received, station shall be informed by service message and requested to protect the message
as a suspected duplicate. If the station which received the straggler is one of the addressees, it also shall be released for refile or delivery.
(3) Forward a routine precedence service message to the connected node citing format lines 2 and 15 of both messages involved. Include the time of receipt of the transmission.
A node receiving notification of a straggler message will?
Perform search
Determine if condition exists, for corrective action can be initiated.
What will the node first do if a Straggler condition exists?
The node will attempt to determine the cause and forward
How Node will attempt to determine the cause and forward?
Precedence, message identification and details
Who does the Node notify in the case of a Straggler message?
The input station by service message
What will the Node cite when notifying input station?
The OSRI and SSN of the lead message.
What do input stations do when they get a service message regarding a Straggler?
They will separate, provide the prescribed End Of Message EOM, and retransmitting all messages involved to the called station.
How are FLASH messages received by nodes with a suspected straggler handled?
accepted and processed to the called station(s)
