Thuraya XT

Add Portal As SMS Contact

  • Option 1
    1. First enter “+3197004499494” while being in idle screen and then save the number in your contact list by pressing the center key.
    2. Choose whether to save the contact on the phone or on the SIM card.
    3. Select the type of the entered number.
    4. Enter Name.
    5. Select Group.
    6. After entering all necessary contents, press the center key to save
  • Option 2
    1. In idle screen press the left soft key to access Menu.
    2. Scroll to Contacts and select.
    3. Scroll to Add contact and select
    4. Enter Name and Number (“+3197004499494”), E-mail and Group.
    5. After entering all necessary contents press the center key to save.

Send a Position

Current Position

  • You can determine your current position using the GPS (Global Positioning System) of your Thuraya XT.
    • Menu > 2. Navigation > 1. Current position
  • After receiving your current GPS data you can then transmit it to the portal via SMS:
    • Option > Send via SMS
    • Enter “+3197004499494” as the SMS destination or choose your preset contact

Continuous Position

  • While moving with your Thuraya XT you can use the function Continuous Position to continuously update your GPS position.
    • Menu > 2. Navigation > 2. Continuous position *To transmit your current position via SMS use:
    • Option > Send via SMS
    • Enter “+3197004499494” as the SMS destination or choose your preset contact