Scanning Ncs Common Channel - Furuno FELCOM 16 Operator's Manual

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS
6.2

Scanning NCS Common Channel

When "unsync" condition (UNSYNC displayed at bottom center of the screen)
continues for six minutes and error rate in received message is greater than 80%
(BBER indication reads more than 80), choose suitable ocean region. Note that
the FELCOM 16 must be IDLE and the MES mode must be INMARSAT C in
order to scan common channel.
If the FELCOM 16 is not idle the message "Ignored: MES is not idle" is displayed.
Press any key to erase the message and then wait until the equipment is in idle
state.
1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu.
2. Press the [5] key to display the Ocean Region menu.
3. Press the [↓] or [↑] key to choose another NCS and press the [Enter] key. If
Auto is selected, FELCOM 16 scans all ocean regions in turn.
4. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to start the scanning.
The message "Starting Scan Process. Press any key to escape."
appears during the scanning.
5. Press the [Esc] key twice to return to the standby display.
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Options
Ocean Region
1. Login
2. Logout
Auto
3. Abort
West-Atlantic
4. Select NCS
East-Atlantic
5. Ocean Region
Pacific
6. Test
Indian
NCS you are currently tuned to appears in reverse video.
Ocean region menu
Options
1. Login
2. Logout
Auto
3. Abort
West-Atlantic
4. Select NCS
East-Atlantic
5. Ocean Region
Pacific
6. Test
Indian
NCS scan confirmation screen
Ocean Region
Start
Yes No