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AM:
Amplitude Modulation. The carrier amplitude is modulated in accordance with the
signal.
AMVER:
Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue System
ARQ:
Automatic Repeat Request
ASCII:
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ATS:
Automatic Tuning Start
ATU:
Antenna Tuner
AUTO TELEX:
A kind of Telex communication. The line is automatically established by receiving a
free signal transmitted from a coast station.
CFEC:
Collective Forward Error Correcting. A mode transmitting to many and unspecified
stations.
CIRM:
Committee International Radio Maritime
COMSAR:
Sub-committee on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue
DIM:
Dimmer
DSC:
Digital Selective Calling
DTE:
Data Terminal Equipment
FEC:
Forward Error Correction System
GMDSS:
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS:
Global Positioning System
HF:
High Frequency
Abbreviations
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