Other Functions; How To Abort An Operation; How To Scan Ncs Common Channels - Furuno INMARSAT-C FELCOM 18 Operator's Manual

8.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes how to
• Abort operation
• Scan NCS
• Select EGC and NCS channels
• Display LES information
8.1

How to Abort an Operation

You can abort transmission, receiving or scanning (on the NCS common channel) as
follows:
1. Press the F7 and 4 keys to show the [Options] menu and select [Abort].
2. The [Start] window appears and [Yes] is selected; press the Enter key to abort
current operation.
The message "FORCED CLEARING" replaces "SENDING" or "RECEIVING" at the
bottom of the screen. When the process has been aborted, the message "Process
Aborted. Press any key to escape." appears.
If aborting is attempted in modes other than those mentioned above, the message
"Ignored: Can not abort current process." appears.
8.2

How to Scan NCS Common Channels

Scanning is possible when the FELCOM is in idle state and functions as an Inmarsat
C receiver. If the FELCOM is not in idle state, the message "Ignored: MES is not idle."
appears. Wait until the equipment becomes idle.
1. Press the F7 and 6 keys to display the [Ocean Region] menu.
2. Select a NCS other than the one currently in use then press the Enter key. [Auto]
scans all regions in turn.
3. [Yes] is selected; press the Enter key to start the scanning.
4. Long-press the Esc key to return to the standby display.
Last used NCS appears
in reverse video.
Ocean Region
Auto
West-Atlantic
East-Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
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