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Sending a Check-In/Preset Message From the Montana 700i or 750i
Check-In Messages (formerly known as Preset Messages) are found at the Garmin Explore™ website and have predefined text and recipients.1
While sending one of these messages does not count against your monthly inReach message allotment, replies will.
Sending a Check-In/Preset Message With the Montana® 700i or 750i Outdoor Handheld
If you have recently made changes to your Check-In (or Preset) messages, it is important to sync your Garmin device to ensure it has the latest version of these messages.
Select
to access the main menu.Select
.Select Messages.
Select Send Preset or Send Check-In.
Select which message you wish to send.
Select Send Message.
The selected message will be sent. Make sure you have a clear view of the sky to ensure the message is sent.
1 Check-in messages have replaced preset messages as of September 27th, 2022. inReach® accounts set up prior to this date will still have preset messages available, but any new accounts created after this date will use check-in messages. For more information on customizing your check-in/preset messages, see - Editing inReach Preset Messages on the Garmin Explore Website or Editing inReach Check-In Messages on the Garmin Explore Website.