Iridium Phone Operation (Optional); Status - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

3.4.7

Iridium Phone Operation (Optional)

Optional satellite telephone operation is available through the Iridium
satellite system that is interfaced through the Garmin GSR 56.
CAUTION: When interfaced with a GSR56 Iridium transceiver only one
SD card may be present in the GDU620 and it must be in the lower slot.
3.4.7.1

Status

The Status section shows the Call Time, Phone Status, and Call Suppression
selected. The Call Time value shows the length of the call time for the current
call using the Iridium phone. Phone Status shows the current operating status
of the Iridium phone.
Status
Idle
Initializing
Connected
Connecting Call The GSR 56 is in the process of connecting to the called
Changing Volume The volume level on the GSR 56 is changing.
Busy
Dialing
Incoming Call
Hanging Up
Unavailable
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The Iridium phone is not using the GSR 56 for communicating
at this time.
The GSR 56 and its driver are currently initializing.
The GSR 56 is connected to the called number.
number.
The phone is in use by another service and the call may not be
made.
The GSR 56 is dialing the called number.
A call is being made to the GSR 56.
The GSR 56 is disconnecting from the current call.
The GSR 56 is currently not usable by the Iridium phone system.
Table 3-6 Iridium Phone Status
Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide
Description
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