User Manual

Inmarsat B
 Contents I

Index

Ch. I Introduction 2
Ch. II Station components 6
1 Handset................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Telex terminal
................................................................................................................................... 8
3 System
...................................................................................................................................
On/Off 11

Ch. III Handset communications 14

1 Stand-By
...................................................................................................................................
display 14
2 Calling
................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Redialing
................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Receiving
................................................................................................................................... 20
5 Urgent/Safety
...................................................................................................................................
communications 21
6 Distress
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communications 22
7 Two-Digit
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Code communications 24
8 Menus................................................................................................................................... 28
Main m enu .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
DISPLAY Menu
......................................................................................................................................................... 29
MONITOR Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Communications Log ......................................................................................................................................... 30
SETUP Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Distress LES ......................................................................................................................................... 34
DMG ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Address Book
......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Testing Distress
.........................................................................................................................................................
button 37
9 Keys summary
................................................................................................................................... 39

Ch. IV TELEX terminal communications 41

1 Transmission
................................................................................................................................... 45
Autom atic Telex
.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Manual Telex .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Using Menus
......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Manually ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Distress com m..........................................................................................................................................................
unications 63
2 Routine
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Communications reception 65
3 Communications
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Log 66
4 Testing
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Distress button 67

Ch. V File operations 70

1 Creating
...................................................................................................................................
Files 70

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2 Saving...................................................................................................................................
a File 71
3 Closing
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a File 72
4 Editing...................................................................................................................................
Files 74
5 Opening
...................................................................................................................................
Files 77
6 Renaming
...................................................................................................................................
Files 79
7 Deleting
...................................................................................................................................
Files 81
8 Formatting
...................................................................................................................................
Floppy disks 83

Ch. VI LES Access Code List 85

Ch. VII Telephone, Telex Country Code Lists 87
Ch. VIII Telex Abbreviations 96
Ch. IX 2-Digit Codes 98

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Chapter I
Introduction
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1 Introduction

Inmarsat Network
With the purpose of providing global communications for ships, land mobile and aircraft,
using satellites to overcome the problems that exist with conventional radio
communications, the Inmarsat operates a network consisting of the space segment,
ground segment and mobile earth stations.

The Inmarsat space segment consists of 4 satellites orbiting above the equator at the
same speed as the earth rotates. The satellites remain fixed above the same location on
the earth. Each satellite orbits at an altitude of 35,700 km, allowing it to monitor 1/3 of
the earth’s surface. The satellites work as repeater stations between the coast earth
stations (CESs) and mobile earth stations (MESs) on different channels for different
services, Inmarsat-A, B, C and M, FleetNet.

Inmarsat B - Features
The Inmarsat-B maritime satellite communication system provides digital telephone
(voice), facsimile, telex and data (9600 kbps) and HSD services. Use of the latest digital
technology means lower toll charges than in Inmarsat-A, since high output power
satellites are not required and data is transmitted at high speed.

Inmarsat-B covers the communication requirements of GMDSS system, since its stations
are equipped with means to emit distress alerts in emergency cases. In stations with
Telex, the distress calling includes, automatically, information about position, time,
distress priority, and other useful data for the land-based rescue co-ordination centre
(RCC).

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Inmarsat Coverage map

There are four Ocean Regions covering the world each with its own operational satellite.

Atlantic Ocean Region East (AOR-E), Inmarsat-3 F4 satellite at 54,0º W

Atlantic Ocean Region West (AOR-W), Inmarsat-3 F2 satellite at 15,5º W
Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Inmarsat-3 F3 satellite at 178,0º E
Pacific Ocean Region (POR), Inmarsat-3 F1 satellite at 64,0º E

The Inmarsat system consists of the Operation Control Center (OCC), Satellite Control
Centers (SCC), four Network Coordination Stations (NCS) (one for each ocean region),
Land Earth Stations (LES) and Mobile Earth Stations (MES). The OCC, located at
Inmarsat's London headquarters, coordinates a wide range of activities in the Inmarsat
system, including commissioning of mobile earth stations.

Transmission and reception of signals are co-ordinated by network co-ordination

stations (NCS). Each NCS monitors the flow of communications traffic through its
satellite to ensure that calls are correctly set-up and that all LESs are working
correctly.

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Types of MES

There are two types of MES: class 1 (provides telephone and telex services, and
satisfies GMDSS requirements) and class 2 (consists of only the components required for
telephone services.).

NOTE: Vox Maris simulates Class 1 equipments.

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Station components
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2 Station components

An Inmarsat-B station (class 1) provides telephone, telex, facsimile and data

transmission services. The equipment is made up of a Main Communication Unit (MCU),
which is the central component. At the MCU connects the Antenna, the Handset
(telephone) and the Telex terminal (only for class 1)

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2.1 Handset
Handset controls

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2.2 Telex terminal

Keyboard

The terminal is controlled from the keyboard. The most important are Esc keys and
function keys. The other keys work similarly to those of any other keyboard.

Esc: Cancels current action and returns to previous screen.

F1: File Menu - (files processing)

F2: Edit Menu - (editing text features)
F3: Telex Menu - (messages transmission)
F4: Setup Menu - (terminal configuration)
F5: WRU - Who Are You: Requests to the other station in communication that
send their identification.
F6: HRIS - Here is: Sends own identification to the other station in
communication.
F7: Bell - (Not implemented)
F8: Window - Switch between Stand-By / File Area / Communication area
windows.
F9: AlmRst - Alarm Reset: Mutes the sound signal activated when receiving a
Telex message.
F12: Break - Finish current communication.

Work areas
The terminal screen is in one of the 3 following areas:

- Stand-By
- File Area
- Communication Area

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Stand-By

The system remains in this screen when the station is not in a Telex communication or
editing a file. Displays information about the general state of the station.

File Area or Edit Area

The system remains in this screen when a file is is being edited.

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Communication Area

The system remains in this screen when the station is in the course of a Telex
communication, or when is reviewing the contents of a previous communication.

During a manual communication, the text typed on the communication area will be
transmitted automatically to the receiving station.

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2.3 System On/Off

When the communication unit is powered it supplies power to the handset and the
antenna unit. If a navigator are connected, the antenna unit is
automatically oriented towards the satellite selected. Several minutes later the satellite
is “acquired” and the system goes into Stand-By, awaiting
communications.

The Terminal unit turns On / Off from a self-control:

Following, the Stand-By screen is showed in the Terminal unit and the Handset:

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When READY is displayed on the Terminal unit and Handset, the following actions can be
done:

Handset, telephone communications:

When the handset rings, pick it up and press the [Hook Off] key to
communicate with party station.
Dial subscriber’s number (LES, subscriber’s number or ship ID) to
communicate.

Terminal, Telex communications:

Receive and read a telex message.

Send a telex message.

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Handset communications
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3 Handset communications
This chapter covers handset communications. The handset functions to make voice
calls to shore and other ships. It also functions to set up the Class 1 system.

3.1 Stand-By display

The Stand-By display appears about three seconds after turning on the communication
unit. This is where you begin all handset operations.

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3.2 Calling
The Inmarsat-B system provides telephone services for both land and maritime
subscribers.

General calling procedure

1. Confirm that the signal strength indicator is showing at least 2 periods and the
indication READY is displayed.

2. Pick up the handset and press the [Hook Off] key

The Dial display appears

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Dialing procedure for calling land subscriber

Enter the number to call respecting the following structure (there is a maximum of 50
seconds to enter the number, otherwise automatically revert to the Stand-By display)

* __ __ __ * * __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ #

LES Number Service Country Code and Subscriber’s number End

Code

* : Separator (switch to access code mode)

LES Number: see LES Access Code List

* *: Separator (switch to number mode)

Service Code: The Service Code normally used is "00 - A utom atic Call"

Country Code: see Telephone, Telex Country Code Lists

#: End of number. Starts calling to the subscriber entered. That can be done also by
pressing [Hook Off] key.

Notes:
- If the LES number is not entered, the communication is done using the LES
selected by default.

- The system warns if the LES number or subscriber are invalid.

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Dialing procedure for calling MES

Enter the number to call respecting the following structure (there is a maximum of 50
seconds to enter the number, otherwise automatically revert to the Stand-By display)

* __ __ __ * * __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ #

LES Number Service Sea Ship/Station End

Code Area ID number

* : Separator (switch to access code mode)

LES Number: see LES Access Code List

* *: Separator (switch to number mode)

Service Code: The Service Code normally used is "00 - A utom atic Call"

Sea Area:

#: End of number. Starts calling to the subscriber entered. That can be done also by
pressing [Hook Off] key.

Notes:
- If the LES number is not entered, the communication is done using the LES
selected by default.

- The system warns if the LES number or subscriber are invalid.

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3. The Call display appears during calling:

4. When subscriber answers begin communications.

5. You may adjust the volume of the handset speaker by pressing the arrows keys.

6. Press the [Hook On] key to finish communications.

7. Hang up the handset. The Stand-By display appears after few seconds.

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3.3 Redialing
The redial feature automatically redials a previously dialed telephone number.

1. Confirm that the signal strength indicator is showing at least 2 periods and the
indication READY is displayed.

2. Press the [REDIAL] key. The display should look something like the one below.
If there are no numbers stored only the message “No Data” appears.

3. Select redial number using the arrows keys

4. Press the [Hook Off] key to redial number selected.

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3.4 Receiving

Receiving a telephone call in the Inmarsat system is exactly the same as with a
conventional telephone: simply pick up the handset, press the Hook Off key and listen
to the party. When a call is received the handset rings and the display looks something
like the one below.

1. Pick up the handset.

2. Press the [Hook Off] key to begin communication.

3. Press the [Hook On] key to disconnect the line.

4. Hang up the handset.

NOTE: the tone sounds in the handset according to call priority. Is different depending
on whether a call routine, a distress, safety or urgent call.

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3.5 Urgent/Safety communications

Urgent or safety communications are possible by setting priority before calling. The
priority automatically becomes ROUTINE after completion of call.

Safety communicates important meteorological or navigation warning.

Urgent communicates safety of ship or safety of person.

1. Confirm that the signal strength indicator is showing at least 2 periods and the
indication READY is displayed.

2. Pick up the handset and press the [Hook Off] key

3. Press the [DEL Prty] key to select priority desired. Each pressing of the key selects
priority in the sequence shown below.

4. Dial LES in 3 digits and press (eg: 012) and press the [# Ent] key.

NOTE: LES by default is automatically called if the [# Ent] is pressed without enter
any LES number.

5. Communicate with LES.

6. Press the [Hook On] key to finish communications.

7. Hang up the handset. The Stand-By display appears after few seconds.

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3.6 Distress communications

Transmit the Distress alert only in a life endangering situation or when the ship need
immediate help.

The [Distress] button is found at the rear of the handset. The procedure for issuing
distress alert is as follows:

1. Pick up the handset.

2. Open the distress button cover.

3. Press and hold down the [DISTRESS] button 6 seconds. The unit beeps
intermittently and the red lamp on the button flashes. After the 6 seconds, the priority
automatically becomes "DISTRESS" and appears the following display:

4. Dial LES in 3 digits and press (eg: 012) and press the [# Ent] key.

NOTE: LES designated on the SETUP - Distress LES menu (see Handset Menus) for
the current ocean region, is automatically called if simply press the [# Ent] key
without enter any LES number, or there is no key input within 30 seconds.

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5. Commence communication with LES, giving your ship’s name, nature of distress,
assistance needed and description of your vessel.

6. Press the [Hook On] key to to finish communications.

7. Hang up the handset. The Stand-By display appears after few seconds. The priority
returns to ROUTINE (Normal).

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3.7 Two-Digit Code communications

Inmarsat provides urgency voice calls comprising calls for medical advice, medical help,
maritime assistance and reports about weather conditions, navigational hazards and
vessel positions.

Two-digit codes for Urgency / Safety situations

These callings are made by dialling the two-digit codes, depending on the type of
urgency call required. Urgency priority calls are free of charge.

Code Category Description Remarks

32 Specialized Medical advice This code should be used to obtain medical
Assistance advice. Some LESs have direct connection to a
local hospital
38 Specialized Medical This code should be used if the condition of an ill
Assistance assistance or injured person on board the vessel requires
urgent evacuation ashore, or the services of a
doctor on board the vessel. This code will ensure
that the call is routed to the appropriate agency/
authority ashore to deal with the situation.
39 Specialized Maritime This code should be used to obtain assistance if
Assistance assistance the vessel requires assistance for a situation such
as a tow, oil pollution or other assistance, etc.
41 MES Meteorological This code should be used by weather observing
Reporting reports vessels to send in their weather observations. In
most cases use of this code is free of charge, the
national authorities paying the relevant charges.
42 MES Navigational This code should be used to report on hazards
Reporting hazards and that may affect the safety of navigation such as
warnings wrecks, floating objects, buoys and light-vessel
out of action, etc.
43 MES Ship position This code provides a connection to an
Reporting reports appropriate national or international centre which
is collecting information on ship movements for
search and rescue or other purposes, e.g.
AMVER, AUSREP, etc.

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Two-Digit Codes calling procedure

1. Confirm that the signal strength indicator is showing at least 2 bars and the
indication READY is displayed.

2. Pick up the handset and press the [Hook Off ] key

The Dial display appears

3. Input the appropriate two-digit code and press the # button or the [Hook Off ]
key to init the calling. When a code with urgency or safety priority is entered, the
priority call is automatically changed.

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Complete list of two-digit code for telephone services

The following tables list the two-digit access codes which are available via the
Inmarsat network and are supported by individual land earth station operators (LESOs)
. Codes marked in RED are Distress and Safety related codes.

Use of these codes is not mandatory, some or all of these codes may be offered
by some or all Land Earth Stations (LES)

Code Category Description Remarks

00 Spare Automatic Use this code to make automatic calls using
International country codes
11 Operator International Use this code to obtain information from the
operator International operator
12 Operator International Use this code to obtain information about
information countries other than that where the LES is
located
13 Operator National operator Use this code to obtain information from the
National operator
14 Operator National Use this code to obtain information about the
information country where the LES is located
17 Operator Telephone call This code should be used to book telephone calls
booking via telex
20 Automatic Access to a This code should be used when using a voice-
Facilities Maritime PAD band data modem to access a Maritime PAD
(packet assembly/disassembly) facility in a packet
switched public data network (PSDN). The PAD is
accessed via telephone circiuits using the prefix
20 and followed by two additional digits to denote
the reqired data rate. Ceck with the LES
concerned for details.
23 Automatic Abbreviated This code may be used by some LESs to allow
Facilities dialing users (Short Code Selection) to store abbreviated
dialing numbers for their regularly called numbers
31 Specialized Maritime enquiries This code should be used for special enquiries
Assistance such as vessel authorisation, etc.
32 Specialized Medical advice This code should be used to obtain medical
Assistance advice. Some LESs have direct connection to a
local hospital
33 Specialized Technical This code should be used if you are having
Assistance assistance technical problems with your SES. Most LESs
have technical staff able to assist you.
34 Specialized Person-to-person Use this code to contact the operator for a
Assistance call person-to-person call
35 Specialized Collect call Use this code to contact the operator for a
Assistance collect call (Reversed charge call)
36 Specialized Credit card call Use this code to charge a telex call to a credit or
Assistance charge card

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37 Specialized Time and Use this code to find out the time and duration of
Assistance duration a call. This will normally be in the form of a short
telex at the end of the connection with the time
and duration of the call. Normally, the telex
operator on the vessel should terminate the call
with 5 full stops ( ..... ) to obtain this service.
38 Specialized Medical This code should be used if the condition of an ill
Assistance assistance or injured person on board the vessel requires
urgent evacuation ashore, or the services of a
doctor on board the vessel. This code will ensure
that the call is routed to the appropriate agency/
authority ashore to deal with the situation.
39 Specialized Maritime This code should be used to obtain assistance if
Assistance assistance the vessel requires assistance for a situation such
as a tow, oil pollution or other assistance, etc.
41 MES Meteorological This code should be used by weather observing
Reporting reports vessels to send in their weather observations. In
most cases use of this code is free of charge, the
national authorities paying the relevant charges.
42 MES Navigational This code should be used to report on hazards
Reporting hazards and that may affect the safety of navigation such as
warnings wrecks, floating objects, buoys and light-vessel
out of action, etc.
43 MES Ship position This code provides a connection to an
Reporting reports appropriate national or international centre which
is collecting information on ship movements for
search and rescue or other purposes, e.g.
AMVER, AUSREP, etc.
6(x) LES use Administration For use by Administrations for specialized use.
special use Often used by LESs for leased lines. The x digit
following the 6 will be allocated on a national
basis and would not normally be the same
service/leased line for more than one LES.
91 Tests and Automatic line This code is normally used for a line check. On
Dial string testing telex the following line is normally sent
modifiers automatically from the LES: THE QUICK BROWN
FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG 1234567890
92 Tests and Commissioning
This code should be used when arranging and
dial string tests
carrying out commissioning tests
modifiers
95 Tests and Operational co-
dial string ordination For use of this code consult your LES
modifiers

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3.8 Menus
The menus provides access to Display, Setup and Test functions of the handset. The
menus are opened / closed using the [FUNC Quit] key, the options are navigated using
[Up] and [Down] keys, and an option is selected pressing [# Ent] the key.
were sailing through the keys up / down and select one with the key [# Ent]:

[FUNC Quit] Up / Down [# Ent]

3.8.1 Main menu

From Stand-By display, press the [FUNC Quit] key to display the MAIN MENU

DISPLAY: allows access to the system status (MONITOR) and the Communication
LOG.

SETUP: allows access to equipment configuration.

ADDRESS BOOK: allows access to the Stations address book. Lets make calling
selecting a station from the list.

TEST: test the [DISTRESS] button of the handset.

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3.8.1.1 DISPLAY Menu

Select the DISPLAY option from MAIN MENU and press the [# Ent] key.

This opens the following menu

MONITOR: displays system status.

COMM. LOG: displays Communications LOG.

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3.8.1.1.1 MONITOR Menu

Select the MONITOR option from DISPLAY menu and press the [# Ent] key.

Navigate the options and screens using the [Up] and [Down] keys. Press the [FUNC
Quit] to return to previous menu.

3.8.1.1.2 Communications Log

Select the COMM. LOG option from DISPLAY menu and press the [# Ent] key.

It access the communications log, from the oldest to the newest. Navigate the
communications list using the [Up] and [Down] keys.
The following are examples of communications:

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Communication No.: 1 of 5
Role: T - Transmit
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 18:55:55
Comm. Time: 19 seconds
Priority: Normal
Satellite: AOR-W
Comm.Mode: Handset (HSET)
LES: 021
Subscriber No: 874 300701000

Communication No.: 2 of 6
Role: T - Transmit
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 18:56:52
Comm. Time: 13 seconds
Priority: Distress
Satellite: AOR-W
Comm.Mode: Handset (HSET)
LES: 021
Subscriber No: LES 021

Communication No.: 3 of 6
Role: T - Transmit
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 19:01:05
Comm. Time: 24 seconds
Priority: Safety
Satellite: AOR-W
Comm.Mode: Handset (HSET)
LES: 021
Subscriber No: LES 21

Communication No.: 5 of 6
Role: T - Transmit
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 19:02:55
Comm. Time: 25 seconds
Priority: Urgency
Satellite: AOR-W
Comm.Mode: Handset (HSET)
LES: 003
Subscriber No: LES 003

Communication No.: 7 of 7
Role: R - Receive
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 19:26:40
Comm. Time: 25 seconds
Priority: Normal
Satellite: 584 (AOR-W)
Comm.Mode: TELEX
LES: 021
Transmitter: 300701000

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IMPORTANT: Log shows communications made via Handset as communications made by

Telex.

NOTE: If there were no communications, the following screen appears:

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3.8.1.2 SETUP Menu

Select the SETUP option from MAIN MENU and press the [# Ent] key.

This opens the following menu:

Satellite: If the station is in a region where coverage overlaps, can select the
satellite manually.

Position: When the equipment is not connected to a GPS navigator, can enter
latitude and longitude position manually.

Area: allows select Navarea(s) from which to automatically receive information,

for example, weather broadcasts.

Distress LES: allows select the LES by default (for each ocean region) where the
ship will transmit the distress signal.

DMG: allows specify nature of distress.

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3.8.1.2.1 Distress LES

Allows select the LES where the ship will transmit the distress signal. Select the
Distress LES option from SETUP menu and press the [# Ent] key.

This opens the Distress LES menu showing, for each ocean region, the LES to which
transmit the distress signal.

1. Select an Ocean Region. For example, AOR-E.

2. Key in LES to use (in three digits) and press the [# Ent] key.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter distress LES for other regions.

4. Press the [FUNC Quit] key several times to close the menu.

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3.8.1.2.2 DMG

This option allows modify information to be sent in a Distress message. Select the DMG
option from SETUP menu and press the [# Ent] key.

It shows the following screen:

When circumstances permit, must be chosen the option of Distress Nature. The
following information is displayed.

Using the [Up] and [Down] keys, select the distress nature and press the [# Ent] to
confirm the selection followed by the [FUNC Quit] to return to previous menu.

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3.8.1.3 Address Book

The Address Book is an agenda Stations registered. Lets make callings selecting a
station from the list.

To access the stations list , select the ADDRESS BOOK option from MAIN MENU and
press the [# Ent] key.

It opens a similar screen to the following:

Shows the station name and the station number (the first 3 digits are the ocean region)
. Navigate the stations list using the [Up] and [Down] keys, and press the [Hook Off]
key to call the selected station.

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3.8.1.4 Testing Distress button

The test of the [DISTRESS] button of the handset, checks the proper operation of this
button.

Select the TEST option from MAIN MENU and press the [# Ent] key.

It shows the following screen:

Press the [FUNC Quit] to cancel the Test and return to previous menu.

Press the [# Ent] to begin the Test:

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VERY IMPORTANT: The distress test is automatically cancelled after 30 seconds. For
this reason complete the next steps within 30 seconds.

1. Pick up the handset.

2. Open the distress button cover on the hanger.

3. Press and hold down the [DISTRESS] button by 6 seconds. Unlike a real distress
situation, in this case the red light of the button is not flashing and not broadcast any
audio signal. After the 6 seconds, the next screen appears, where in the second line is
displayed that is a Test Distress.

4. Key in LES number (use 3 digits, eg. 012) and press the [# Ent] key or the [Hook
Off] key.

NOTE: LES by default is automatically called if the [# Ent] is pressed without enter
any LES number.

5. Wait for few seconds. Press the [Hook On] key when it begins to hear a guide
indicating that the test was successful.

6. Hang up the handset. The priority returns to ROUTINE (Normal).

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3.9 Keys summary

Key Button
Arrow up Arrow up
Arrow down Arrow down
Enter # Ent
Delete DEL / Prty
M Mode
Q Func/Quit
R Redial
P Handset Power
T Telex Power
0 Button 0
1 Button 1
2 Button 2
3 Button 3
4 Button 4
5 Button 5
6 Button 6
7 Button 7
8 Button 8
9 Button 9

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4 TELEX terminal communications

This chapter covers communications with Telex Terminal. A telex message may be sent
in 2 ways:

Auto Telex
Manual Telex

Telex messages may be stored on floppy disks. The messages to send can be retrieved
from a floppy disk, or handwritten and sent without saving / recovering.

Terminal components
Keyboard

The terminal is controlled from the keyboard. The most important are Esc keys and
function keys. The other keys work similarly to those of any other keyboard.

Esc: Cancels current action and returns to previous screen.

F1: File Menu - (files processing)

F2: Edit Menu - (editing text features)
F3: Telex Menu - (messages transmission)
F4: Setup Menu - (terminal configuration)
F5: WRU - Who Are You: Requests to the other station in communication that
send their identification.
F6: HRIS - Here is: Sends own identification to the other station in
communication.
F7: Bell - (Not implemented)
F8: Window - Switch between Stand-By / File Area / Communication area
windows.
F9: AlmRst - Alarm Reset: Mutes the sound signal activated when receiving a
Telex message.
F12: Break - Finish current communication.

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Work areas

The terminal screen is in one of the 3 following areas:

- Stand-By
- File Area
- Communication Area

Stand-By

The system remains in this screen when the station is not in a Telex communication or
editing a file. Displays information about the general state of the station.

NOTE: The antenna position will vary according to which satellite the Station is
logged to and its position. If it is pretended to log in to an unreachable satellite,
values will show a dash ( " - " ).

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File Area or Edit Area

The system remains in this screen when a file is is being edited.

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Communication Area

The system remains in this screen when the station is in the course of a Telex
communication, or when is reviewing the contents of a previous communication.

During a manual communication, the text typed on the communication area will be
transmitted automatically to the receiving station.

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4.1 Transmission
4.1.1 Automatic Telex

A telex message is automatically sent using pre-registered LES, station and subscriber
number. Answerback codes are automatically exchanged between sender and receiver.

There are two ways to prepare a telex message for automatic transmission:

a) Select message from floppy disk

b) Prepare message on the file area

Detailed procedure

1. At the Stand-By display (or File area), press [F3] to open the Telex menu and then
select the Auto Telex option.

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Auto Telex display is shown:

2. In the Station / Telex N° line press the [Enter] key to open the Station List.

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired station and press the [Enter] key.

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3. The LES Access Code line shows the LES through which communication is carried
out (automatically shows the LES by default).

Press the [Enter] key to open the LES List if it want to change the LES.

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired option and press the [Enter] key.

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4. To send the message currently displayed on the File area go to step 5. To send a file
stored on a floppy disk, insert appropriate floppy disk in the disk drive on the terminal
unit and press [Enter] in the File to Send line.

[Enter]

Operate the arrow keys to select a file and press the [Enter] key.

5. In the Transmit line, press the [Enter] key to begin the transmission.

[Enter]

Press the [Enter] key on Send option to send the message, or select Cancel and press
the [Enter] key to cancel the transmission.

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6. After Send is selected, the LES is automatically connected and the message is sent
to the selected station. Once the message is transmitted, the line with the LES is
automatically disconnected. If 5 periods are typed at the end of the message, notice of
call duration appears previously to disconnect the connection:

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4.1.2 Manual Telex

To transmit a telex message manually, the operator selects station, LES, subscriber
number, and manually transmits answerback code. This can be done:
- Using menus
- Manually, entering commands by keyboard

4.1.2.1 Using Menus

1. Verify the communication line is available (READY), not in the course of a

communication. Press [F3] to open the Telex menu and then select the Call LES
option.

Call LES display is shown:

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2. The LES Access Code line shows the LES through which communication is carried
out (automatically shows the LES by default).

Press the [Enter] key to open the LES List and change the LES.

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired option and press the [Enter] key.

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3. Press the [Enter] key on Priority line to change the priority.

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired option and press the [Enter] key.

4. Press the [Enter] key on Service Code line to change the service code.

Operate the arrow keys to select desired service code and press the [Enter] key.

Note: Not all service codes are offered by all Land Earth Stations (LES).

5. Press the [Enter] key on Connect line, to begin the connection with the LES.

[Enter]

Press the [Enter] key on Send option to connect with LES, or select Cancel and
press the [Enter] key to return to previous step.

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6. After selecting Send, “GA+” (Go Ahead) should be displayed, meaning that
connection with selected LES has been established. "CONNECTED TO LES" message
appears on the notification area (second line on the upper right)

7. Once connection is established with the LES, if no action is taken for 20 seconds the
line is disconnected and the terminal returns to the Stand-By display.

To call a station, press [F3] to open Telex menu and then select the Call Station
option.

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Call Station display is shown with the registered Station List:

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired option and press the [Enter] key. The
following information is shown:

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"CONNECTED" message appears in the notification area indicating that connection with
a station has been established.

After called station's Answerback code appears on the display, press the [F6 - HRIS]
key to send own ship's Answerback code.

At this point, everything typed on the communication area will be transmitted

automatically to the called station. On the same way, everything typed by the operator
of the called station will be transmitted to this terminal.

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8. The contents of a file previously stored on a diskette can be also send to called
station. To do this, insert the appropriate diskette, press [F3] to open the Telex menu
and then select the File Transmit option.

Select a file:

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired file and press the [Enter] key.

The (Transmitting File xxxx...) message appears on the communication area followed
by the file's content.

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9. Press [ F12 ] to disconnect the line. Ending Telex CALL... will appear on the
notification area while disconnecting.

The system returns to Stand-By mode.

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4.1.2.2 Manually

1. Verify the communication line is available (READY), not in the course of a

communication. Press [F8] successively until reach the communication area window.

2. Type the LES Access Code (three digits) followed by "+" sign in the communicatio
area, and press the [Enter] key.

3. “GA+” (Go Ahead), should be displayed, meaning that the connection with selected
LES has been established. "CONNECTED TO LES" message appears in the notification
area (second line on the upper right):

Important: Once connection is established with the LES, if no action is

taken for 20 seconds the line is disconnected and the terminal returns to
the Stand-By display.

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Call Station

To Call a Station, Once connection is established with the LES, type the Service
Code: 00, the ocean region code or country code where the called station is,
and the IMN or phone number, followed by the "+" sign. Press the [Enter] key.

Important: Once established the connection with the LES, you have 20
seconds to input a station or phone number. Otherwise, the line with the LES is
disconnected and the terminal return to the Stand-By display.

The following information is shown:

"CONNECTED" message appears in the notification area indicating that

connection with a station has been established.

After called station's Answerback code appears on the display, press the [F6 -
HRIS] key to send own ship's Answerback code.

At this point, everything typed on the communication area will be transmitted

automatically to the called station. On the same way, everything typed by the
operator of the called station will be transmitted to this terminal.

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Send a File

The contents of a file previously stored on a diskette can be also send to called
station. To do this, insert the appropriate diskette, press [F3] to open the Telex
menu and then select the File Transmit option.

Select a file:

Operate the arrow keys to select the desired file and press the [Enter] key.

The (Transmitting File xxxx...) message appears on the notification area

followed by the file's content.

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2-Digit Service Codes

To use the 2-digit service codes, type the Service Code followed by the "+" sign.
Press the [Enter] key. LES station will answer as shown bellow:

Note: Not all service codes are offered by all Land Earth Stations (LES). If an
invalid number is entered, "Invalid Service Code" legend will be shown

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End Telex Call

Press [ F12 ] to disconnect the line. Ending Telex CALL... will appear on the
notification area while disconnecting.

The system returns to Stand-By mode.

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4.1.3 Distress communications

Transmit the Distress alert only in a life endangering situation or when the ship need
immediate help.

The [Distress] button is found at forefront of the Terminal. The procedure for issuing
distress alert is:

1. Open the distress button cover.

2. Press and hold down the [DISTRESS] button 6 seconds. The unit beeps
intermittently and the red lamp on the button flashes. The Distress in progress...
message appears in the notification area.

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3. After the 6 seconds, a communication with DISTRESS priority is established with the
LES designated on the SETUP menu, Distress LES (see Handset Menus) for the current
ocean region. When the message is recognized by the Rescue Coordinating Center
(RCC), the DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIVED appears on a red background in
the Distress area (second line):

4. "GA+" indicates that the LES station is awaiting a message. If circumstances allow it,
a telex communication can be typed directly from the keyboard.

5. Pressing [ F12 ] disconnects the line.

6. The Stand-By display appears after few seconds. The priority returns to ROUTINE
(Normal).

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4.2 Routine Communications reception

When receiving a routine telex message, an audible alarm sounds. On the notification
area the "INCOMING TELEX" message appears followed by Normal priority.

Silence the alarm by pressing [F9] AlmRst and access the Communication area.
CONNECTED message is displayed in the notification area. On the communication area
the following information is shown: starting time of communication, LES number through
which the connection is made and Answerback Code of both stations (own and calling
station):

At this point, everything typed on the communication area will be transmitted

automatically to the called station. On the same way, everything typed by the operator
of the called station will be transmitted to this terminal.

Also it's possible to send files as explained in Automatic Telex communication.

Press [F12] to disconnect the line.

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4.3 Communications Log

Press [F3] to open the Telex menu and then select the Communication Log option.
Press the [Enter] key.

Communication Log display is shown:

Each line displays data of each communication made:

Role: T - Transmit / R - Receive

OR: Ocean Region / Country Code
LES: LES used in the connection
Destination: Telex number of the party station
Prty: Priority
Type: Communication mode: HSET(handset) / TELEX
Date/Time: 04/26/2008 18:55:55
Communication time: 19 seconds

IMPORTANT: Log shows communications made via Handset and communications made
by Telex.

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4.4 Testing Distress button

The test of the [DISTRESS] button of the Telex terminal, checks its proper operation.

Select Test Distress from the TELEX menu.

Pressing [Enter] key, the following window appears:

Press [Enter] key on Cancel option to cancel the Test and return to the previous
menu.

Press [Enter] key on Start option to start the Test.

VERY IMPORTANT: Distress test is automatically cancelled after 30 seconds. To avoid

sending a distress signal wrongly, it must complete the following steps within less than
30 seconds (in brackets show the seconds remaining to complete the test).

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Open the distress button cover.

Press and hold down the [DISTRESS] button by 6 seconds. Unlike a real distress
situation, in this case the red light of the button is not flashing and not broadcast any
audio signal. After the 6 seconds, a Test message is sent to the default LES :

If the message is properly recognized by the LES, the test is considered successful.

The priority returns to ROUTINE (Normal).

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5 File operations

This chapter describes how to create, save and edit files. These features are mainly
centralized in the File menu. The Edit menu provides a full lineup of editing facilities
including search and replace.

5.1 Creating Files

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select the New Text option.

2. It actives the file area. The new file, appears empty and unnamed (NONAME.TXT).
The name will be asked when the file is saved.

Note: when creating a file, if there is another file in the editing area it will be closed. If that
file has been modified and its changes have not been saved, Save Text display will be
shown.

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5.2 Saving a File

Before saving a file to a floppy disk, the disk must be formatted (see Formatting Floppy
disks).

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and select the Save Text option. The following
window appears:

Enter the file name and press the [Enter] key.

Note 1: The name can have up to 8 characters long.

It may use any alphabetic or numeric character on the keyboard, except for
the following symbols: ( | : " > < ; ! ). You may add an extension (up to 3
characters) at the end of the file name, for example, .TXT, to distinguish
text files. The file cannot begin with dot (.) or have more than one dot.

Note 2: If name entered already belongs to another file, overwriting old file will be
asked.

2. The focus returns to the file area.

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5.3 Closing a File

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select Close Text option.

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2. The system will ask to save or not current text in a file:

a) NO: File area will be cleaned without saving.

b) YES: Following window appears:

Enter the file name and press the [Enter] key.

Note 1: The name can have up to 8 characters long.

It may use any alphabetic or numeric character on the keyboard,
except for the following symbols: ( | : " > < ; ! ). You may add an
extension (up to 3 characters) at the end of the file name, for
example, .TXT, to distinguish text files. The file cannot begin with
dot (.) or have more than one dot.

Note 2: If name entered already belongs to another file, overwriting old file
will be asked.

The saved file is closed, cleaning the file area.

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5.4 Editing Files

The file area allows to edit the contents of a file in the same way as any text editor.
Text can be navigated by the arrow keys [ ] [ ] [ ?] y [?], using the [Home], [End],
[Page Down] and [Page Up] keys, and delete characters using [Backspace] or [Del].

Cutting and Pasting Text

Text can be deleted, moved and copied by using the Cut, Copy and Paste functions in
the Edit menu.

Cutting text

1. Place the cursor on the first character of the text to be cut.

2. Highlight the text to be cut by pressing and holding the [Shift] key while pressing the
[ ]. If you highlight text which you do not want to cut, press the [ ] to adjust the
highlight.

3. Press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then select the Cut option. The highlighted
text is cut and the remaining text is reformatted. If a mistake is made, you can restore
the text by immediately selecting Undo in the Edit menu.

Pasting text

1. To paste the cut text to a new location, place the cursor at the exact spot in the
message where the cut text is to start.

2. Press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then select the Paste option.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often as you want to paste the text.

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Copying and pasting text

It may copy a portion of text and paste it elsewhere.

1. Select the text to copy (see Cutting text).

2. Press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then select the Copy option.
3. Place the cursor at the exact spot in the message where the copied text is to start.

4. Press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then select the Paste option.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as often as you want to copy the text.

Cleaning up the communication area

To clear the communication area, press [F1] to open the File menu and then select
the Clear Comm. Memory option.

Undo
To return the editing file to its most recent state, press [F2] to open the Edit menu
and then select the Undo option. For example, this option would restore text that has
been accidentally deleted or cut.

Select all
To select the entire text of the file currently displayed, press [F2] to open the Edit
menu and then select the Select all option. This feature can be useful when you want
to combine files.

Searching text
1. To search for text in a forward or backward direction, press [F2] to open the Edit
menu and then select the Search option. The Search display appears:

2. Type the word(s) to find. Press the [Enter] key.

3. Select [Forward] or [Back] to search the file in a forward or backward direction
respectively from the cursor position. Press the [Enter] key to begin the search.

4. When the unit finds the word, the cursor stops at the first character of the word.
Press the [Enter] key to continue the search.

5. To exit from the Search, press [Esc].

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Replacing text

1. To replace every occurrence of a word or phrase with another word or phrase in a

file, press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then select theReplace option. The Replace
display appears:

2. Type the word you want to replace on the Search Text line.
3. Press the [Enter] key to select Replace by line. Type the new word. Press the
[Enter] key.

4. Select [Forward] or [Back] to search the file in a forward or backward direction

respectively from the cursor position.

5. Select whether you want to be queried or not each time the word is found:
Query: Stop at each occurrence of word to answer yes or no to replacement.
All: Replace every occurrence of word without stopping to confirm.

6. Press the [Enter] key to start the replacement.

7. To exit from this screen, press [Esc].

Goto line
1. To places the cursor at the head of a line desired, press [F2] to open the Edit menu
and then select the Goto Line option. The following display appears:

2. Enter a line number and press the [Enter] key. If the value entered is a valid line
number, the cursor shifts to the head of the line selected.

To go to the first line of the current file, press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then
select the Goto Top option.

To go to the last line of the current file, press [F2] to open the Edit menu and then
select the Goto Bottom option.

Changing the current edit area

To switch the current area between the Stand-By display, the communication area
and the file area, press successively the function key [F8] Window.

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5.5 Opening Files

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select the Open Text option. A list of
files on the disk appears:

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2. Select a file, using [ ] and [ ] keys. Press the [Enter] key. The contents file is
loaded in the file area and the title bar shows the file name.

To exit from this option without opening any files, press [Esc].

To view the contents of a file without load in the file area, select it in the file list
and press the [Spacebar]. To return to the files list, press [Esc].

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5.6 Renaming Files

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select the Rename File option.

2. Pressing the [Enter] key, a list of files on the disk appears:

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3. Select the file to rename, using [ ] and [ ] keys. Press the [Enter] key:

4. Enter the New File Name. See file names conditions in Saving a File. Press the
[Enter] key. If the name entered already belongs to another file, the indication "File
name already exists" appears and the renaming is aborted.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to rename another files.

6. To exit from this option, press [Esc].

Creating a file copy

1. Open a file (see Opening Files)
2. Edit the file as necessary.

3. Save the file (see Saving a File), erasing the original name using the [Backspace]
key, and then entering a new name. Press the [Enter] key.

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5.7 Deleting Files

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select the Delete File option.

2. Pressing the [Enter] key, a list of files on the disk appears:

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3. Select the file to delete, using [ ] and [ ] keys. Press the [Enter] key.

Select [Yes] to the question (Delete File?)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete another files.

5. To exit from this option, press [Esc].

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5.8 Formatting Floppy disks

1. Press [F1] to open the File menu and then select the Format Disk option.

2. Insert a new floppy disk and select [Yes] to the question (Insert new disk. Start?).
3. The system shows the operation progress of the disk format. Once completed it, will
store files in it.

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LES Access Code List
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6 LES Access Code List

LES Inmarsat B
Name Country Associated RCC AOR-E AOR-W IOR POR
Auckland New Zealand RCC Australia AMSA (Australia) 002
Aussaguel France CROSS Gris Nez (France) 011 011 011 011
Beijing Marine China RCC China (China) 868 868 868 868
Burum Netherlands JRCC Den Helder (Netherlands) 012 012 012 012
Burum 2 United Kingdom MRCC Falmouth (United Kingdom) 002 002 002
Eik Norway JRCC Stavanger (Norway) 004 004 004 004
Eik 2 Norway JRCC Stavanger (Norway)
Emeq-Haela Israel RCC Haifa (Israel) 711 711 711 711
Fucino Italy MRCC Rome (Italy) 555 555 555 555
Hai Phong Vietnam MRCC Vietnam (Vietnam) 009
Kuantan Malaysia MRCC Port Klang (Malaysia) 060 060 060 060
Kumsan South Korea Korea Coast Guard (South Korea) 006 006 006 006
Lakhdaria Algeria MRCC Algeria (Algeria) 777
Nakhodka Russia MRCC Vladivostok (Russia)
Nudol Russia SMRCC Moskva (Russia)
Perth Australia RCC Australia AMSA (Australia) 022 022
Pleumeur-Boudou France CROSS Gris Nez (France) 111 111 111 111
Psary Polonia MRCC Gdynia (Polonia)
Pune India MRCC Mumbai (India) 306 306 306 306
Santa Paula United States USCG Alameda (United States) 001 001
Sentosa Singapore POCC Singapore (Singapore) 210 210 210 210
Southbury United States USCG Norfolk (United States) 001 001
Stratos 013 Canada JRCC Halifax (Canada) 013 013 013 013
Stratos 222 Australia RCC Australia AMSA (Australia) 222 222 222 222
Tangua Brazil MRCC Brazil (Brazil)
Thermopylae Greece JRCC Piraeus (Greece) 005 005 005 005
Yamaguchi Japan Japan Coast Guard (Japan) 003 003 003 003

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ChapterVII
Telephone, Telex Country Code Lists
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7 Telephone, Telex Country Code Lists

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8 Telex Abbreviations

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2-Digit Codes
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9 2-Digit Codes
2-Digit codes are specifically for use within the Inmarsat system.

Codes marked in RED are Distress and Safety related codes

Use of these codes is not mandatory, some or all of these codes may be offered by
some or all Land Earth Stations (LES)

Code Category Description Remarks

00 Spare Automatic Use this code to make automatic calls using International
country codes
01 Spare Spare
02 Spare Spare
03 Spare Spare
04 Spare Spare
05 Spare Spare
06 Spare Spare
07 Spare Spare
08 Spare Spare
09 Spare Spare
10 Operator Spare
11 Operator International Use this code to obtain information from the International
operator operator
12 Operator International Use this code to obtain information about countries other
information than that where the LES is located
13 Operator National operator Use this code to obtain information from the National
operator
14 Operator National Use this code to obtain information about the country
information where the LES is located
15 Operator Radiotelegram This code will connect the caller to the radiotelegram
service service position for the transmission of radiotelegrams via
telex
16 Operator Spare
17 Operator Telephone call
This code should be used to book telephone calls via telex
booking
18 Operator Spare
19 Operator Spare
20 Automatic Access to a This code should be used when using a voice-band data
Facilities Maritime PAD modem to access a Maritime PAD (packet assembly/
disassembly) facility in a packet switched public data
network (PSDN). The PAD is accessed via telephone
circiuits using the prefix 20 and followed by two additional
digits to denote the reqired data rate. Ceck with the LES

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concerned for details.

21 Automatic Store and forward This code should be used to gain access to a Store and
Facilities (International) Forward Unit (SFU) for international calls
22 Automatic Store and forward This code should be used to gain access to a Store and
Facilities (National) Forward Unit (SFU) for national calls
23 Automatic Abbreviated This code may be used by some LESs to allow users
Facilities dialing (Short Code Selection) to store abbreviated dialing
numbers for their regularly called numbers
24 Automatic Telex letter This code is used for directly transmitting a message from
Facilities service an SES to a selected telegraph office or LES for onward
delivery by mail or appropriate means
25 Automatic Access to PSDN This code is used for access from MESDEs for virtual call
Facilities data services by means of telephone circuits.
26 Automatic Automatic charge This code should be used when using a service providers
Facilities card calls charge card
27 Automatic Departmental This code provides a billing service that itemises charges
Facilities billing by account code. Contact your LES for further details of
this code
28 Automatic Internet access This code is used to obtain internet access. Contact your
Facilities LES for further details
29 Automatic Internet access This code is used to send e-mail via the internet. Contact
Facilities (e-mail) your LES for further details
30 Specialized Spare
Assistance
31 Specialized Maritime enquiries This code should be used for special enquiries such as
Assistance vessel authorisation, etc.
32 Specialized Medical advice This code should be used to obtain medical advice. Some
Assistance LESs have direct connection to a local hospital
33 Specialized Technical This code should be used if you are having technical
Assistance assistance problems with your SES. Most LESs have technical staff
able to assist you.
34 Specialized Person-to-person Use this code to contact the operator for a person-to-
Assistance call person call
35 Specialized Collect call Use this code to contact the operator for a collect call
Assistance (Reversed charge call)
36 Specialized Credit card call Use this code to charge a telex call to a credit or charge
Assistance card
37 Specialized Time and duration Use this code to find out the time and duration of a call.
Assistance This will normally be in the form of a short telex at the end
of the connection with the time and duration of the call.
Normally, the telex operator on the vessel should terminate
the call with 5 full stops ( ..... ) to obtain this service.
38 Specialized Medical This code should be used if the condition of an ill or injured
Assistance assistance person on board the vessel requires urgent evacuation
ashore, or the services of a doctor on board the vessel.
This code will ensure that the call is routed to the
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situation.
39 Specialized Maritime This code should be used to obtain assistance if the vessel
Assistance assistance requires assistance for a situation such as a tow, oil
pollution or other assistance, etc.
40 MES Spare
Reporting
41 MES Meteorological This code should be used by weather observing vessels to
Reporting reports send in their weather observations. In most cases use of
this code is free of charge, the national authorities paying
the relevant charges.
42 MES Navigational This code should be used to report on hazards that may
Reporting hazards and affect the safety of navigation such as wrecks, floating
warnings objects, buoys and light-vessel out of action, etc.
43 MES Ship position This code provides a connection to an appropriate national
Reporting reports or international centre which is collecting information on
ship movements for search and rescue or other purposes,
e.g. AMVER, AUSREP, etc.
44 MES Spare
Reporting
45 MES Spare
Reporting
46 MES Spare
Reporting
47 MES Spare
Reporting
48 MES Spare
Reporting
49 MES Spare
Reporting
50 Information Spare
Retrieval
51 Information Meteorological
Retrieval Forecasts
52 Information Navigational
Retrieval warnings
53 Information Videotext
Retrieval (International)
54 Information Videotext
Retrieval (National)
55 Information News
Retrieval (International)
56 Information News (National)
Retrieval
57 Information Voice mail
Retrieval retrieval
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Retrieval
59 Information Spare
Retrieval
6(x) LES use Administration For use by Administrations for specialized use. Often used
special use by LESs for leased lines. The x digit following the 6 will be
allocated on a national basis and would not normally be the
same service/leased line for more than one LES.
70 Databases LES Databases This code would normally be used by an LES to allow
automatic access to their information services, if available
71(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
72(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
73(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
74(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
75(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
76(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
77(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
78(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
79(x) Databases LESO Specialized New 3-dgit prefix code range for LESOs to provide
Uses Specialized Services allocated by LESOs to their own
groups
8(x) Spare Spare
91 Tests and Automatic line This code is normally used for a line check. On telex the
Dial string testing following line is normally sent automatically from the
modifiers LES: THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY
DOG 1234567890
92 Tests and Commissioning
This code should be used when arranging and carrying out
dial string tests
commissioning tests
modifiers
95 Tests and Operational co-
dial string ordination For use of this code consult your LES
modifiers

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Keywords -H-
Handset 6

-2- Handset - Address Book

Handset - Calling 15
36

2-digits codes 24, 98 Handset - Calling Reception 20

Handset - Calling to land subscriber 15
Handset - Communications Log 30
-A- Handset - Display menu 29
Handset - Distress procedure 22
Antenna 6
Handset - Main Menu 28
Auto Telex 45
Handset - Menus 28
Handset - MES Calling 15
-C- Handset - Monitor menu
Handset - On/Off 11
30

Calling Reception - Handset 20 Handset - Receiving 20

Calling Reception - Telex 65 Handset - Setup menu 33
Class 1 stations 2, 6 Handset - Stand By 14
Class 2 stations 2 Handset - Stations list 36
Communications Log - Telex 66 Handset - Test Distress 37
Coverage map 2 Handset - Urgent/Safety communications 21
Handset communications 14

-D- Handset components

Handset Distress button
7
7
Distress - Handset 22 Hook Off button 7
Distress - Telex 63 Hook On button 7
Distress LES 34
Distress setup
DMG 35
35
-I-
Inmarsat B System - Characteristics 2

-E- Inmarsat Network 2

Esc key 8, 41
-K-
-F- Keyboard 8, 41

Files - Closing
Files - Creating
72
70
-L-
Files - Deleting 81 Land Earth Station - LES 85
Files - Opening 77 LCD 7
Files - Operations 70 LES - Land Eart Station 85
Files - Renaming 79 LES list 85
Files - Saving 71
Files- Editing 74
Formatting Floppy disks 83
Function keys 8, 41
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Telex - Test Distress 67

Telex - Work areas 8, 41
-M- Telex Abbreviations 96
Telex terminal 6
Main Communication Unit 6
Telex terminal - On/Off 11
Manual Telex 50
TELEX terminal communications 41
MES types 2
Telex terminal components 8, 41
Test Distress - Handset 37
-O- Test Distress - Telex
Two-digits codes 98
67

Ocean Regions 2 Two-digits codes for telephone 24

On/Off 11

-P-
Priority button 7

-R-
REDIAL 19
Redial button 7
Redialing 19

-S-
Satellites 2
Special Access Code services (two-digit codes) 24,
98

-T-
Telephony 6
Telephony - Country codes 87
Telephony communications 14
Telex - Calling Reception 65
Telex - Communication Area 8, 41
Telex - Communications 41
Telex - Communications Log 66
Telex - Country codes 87
Telex - Distress procedure 63
Telex - File area 8, 41
Telex - Manual communication 50
Telex - Manual communication using commands 58
Telex - Manual communication using Menus 50
Telex - Message transmission 45
Telex - Receiving 65
Telex - Stand By display 8, 41

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