Satellite Telephone & Sms Messaging Service; Registering The Iridium Satellite System; Telephone Communication - Garmin Socata TBM850 Pilot's Manual

8.10 SATELLITE TELEPHONE & SMS MESSAGING SERVICE
The optional GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver provides airborne Iridium Satellite Telephone and SMS messaging
service. The telephone audio is through the audio panel and headset. Operation is accomplished through the AUX-
AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS Pages.

REGISTERING THE IRIDIUM SATELLITE SYSTEM

A subscriber account must be established prior to using the Iridium Satellite System. Before setting up an
Iridium account, obtain the serial number of the Iridium Transceiver (GSR1) and the System ID by selecting the
AUX- SYSTEM STATUS Page as shown in Figure 8-86. Contact Garmin Flight Data Services at 1-866-739-5687
in the United States or 913-397-8200, ext. 1135.

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION

The pilot or copilot can place and answer calls on the Iridium satellite network. Control and monitoring of
telephone functions are accomplished through the AUX-TELEPHONE Page.
To view the Telephone Page:
1) Turn the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select the AUX page group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the AUX-TELEPHONE Page.
The PHONE STATUS display, as shown in Figure 8-87, gives a graphical representation of the current disposition
of the connection with the Iridium network. Table 8-5 describes symbology used on PHONE STATUS display.
190-00709-04 Rev. A
Iridium Transceiver Serial Number
Figure 8-86 Identification Needed for Iridium Registration
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
System ID Number
591