Section 2: Introduction; Overview Of Svs Functions; Iridium Safety Voice System Calling; Communications Channel Configurations - Flightcell SVS Operator's Manual

Section 2: Introduction

Thank you for selecting and purchasing a quality Flightcell product.
The Flightcell SVS provides dual voice communication over the Iridium satellite network, optionally
using the Iridium Safety Voice System.
This manual has been prepared to guide you in the operation of your Flightcell SVS. Please read
this manual carefully before using your SVS for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and
use it as your first point of reference.
The purpose of this manual is to help users operate their SVS. Refer to the SVS Installation
Manual for information on installation and configuration.

Overview of SVS Functions

The Flightcell SVS is a powerful communications system that uses the Iridium satellite network.
The SVS:
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Provides voice calling over the Iridium satellite network
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Air Traffic communications over the Iridium Safety Voice Service
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Voice calls to any phone number in the world over the standard Iridium voice service
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Interfaces to the aircraft intercom system, connecting crew audio to the satellite phone net-
work.
Ir idium Safety Vo ice System Ca lling
The SVS provides the ability to make and receive calls over the Iridium Safety Voice service, for
use with air traffic control systems, replacing high-frequency (HF) radio systems with secure
satellite-based long-range communications.
Commun ication s Channe l Configurat ions
The SVS is fitted with either one or two Iridium communications channels, referred to as primary
and secondary channels respectively, either of which can be configured as a standard Iridium
satellite voice functionality or for Safety Voice Services. Refer to the SVS Installation Manual for
details.
117-00003 Flightcell SVS Operator Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 21 September 2022 Page 6