====== METAR via DAPNET ======

It is possible to send METAR messages via DAPNET on a regional level.  
These messages are distributed through **rubric ID 63**.  
The label for the corresponding rubric is **metar-[country]-[region]**.  

If you do **NOT** have a Nec 21/a (‘Skyper’), you can still receive these messages by programming **RIC 1063** into your pager.

METAR messages are only sent on a regional level to prevent an overflow of national or global messages.  
Since DAPNET messages are limited to **80 characters**, METAR messages longer than that are shortened to **77 characters**, followed by three dots `...` to indicate the original message is longer.

This service is **not** set up for all countries and regions by default.  
If it is not yet configured for your region, you can open a ticket via [[https://support.hampager.de|support.hampager.de]] requesting it to be set up for your specific region.  

In your ticket, specify:  
  * Which airports the METAR messages should be sent from  
  * The **TX group** for your region  

Only provide airports located within your own region, province, county, etc.