4.
HANDSET COMMUNICATIONS
This chapter covers handset communications, using the Handset IB-882/IB-882-
362. The handset functions to make calls to shore and other ships. It also
functions to set up the Class 1 system.
4.1
Standby Display
The standby display appears about three seconds after turning on the
communication unit. This is where you begin all handset operations.
Date
Time
Signal level
: Cannot communicate.
: Weak signal strength
: Medium signal strength
: Strongest signal strength
2 0 0 0 - 0 8 - 2 9
1 2 : 3 4
U T C
I n m a r s a t - B
F E L C O M
8 2
A O R E
R e a d y
N A V
G Y R O
F A I L
Appear (and flash) when respective input is lost.
For gyro, select "Hold" at the heading input screen
to display "GYRO" steadily. For how to enter
position and gyro heading manually, see page
2-17 and 2-18, respectively.
Standby display
Ocean region in use (AORE, AORW, POR, IOR)
Ready or Busy appears.
Ready: Shown when synchronized with
common channel.
Busy:
Shown when communication line
is in use (connection or disconnection).
Appears (and flashes) for system failure.
(ALARM LED on handset also flashes.)
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