Send via SMS

Owned by Catherine Randall
Last updated: Aug 27, 2024
2 min read

New Broadcasts can be sent out via SMS if you have the necessary permissions to send on that broadcast tag, AND your mobile number is recorded within the BART system.

This can be achieved by either a smartphone or a non-smartphone, however the SMS must be sent in plain text.

How do I Send a Broadcast via SMS?

1. To send a broadcast message out via SMS, you need to enter in MSG : followed by your broadcast tag. 

Example:
MSG : YOURBROADCASTTAG 

 

2. If your broadcast is an alert, you must add in the word ALERT after your broadcast tag. If it’s not an alert, skip this step.

Example:
MSG : YOURBROADCASTTAG ALERT

 

3. Then enter in your broadcast message.

Example:
MSG : YOURBROADCASTTAG ALERT Land Search and Rescue Doongalla Forest

 

4. Then enter in an address or latitude and longitude coordinates

 

 

 

5. The number you need to send your SMS broadcast to is: +61 0400 801 246

Summary

  • You must have a valid BART subscription

  • You must have permissions to send on the broadcast tag

  • Your mobile number must be recorded within BART

  • Your broadcast must be sent in plain text

  • Your broadcast must be sent to the number: +61 0400 801 246

  • You can include either an address or LAT/LNG coordinates

 

 

 

 

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