Other Functions; How To Abort An Operation; How To Scan Ncs Common Channels - Furuno FELCOM19 Inmarsat Mini-C MES Operator's Manual

7.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes how to
• Abort operation
• Scan NCS
• Select EGC and NCS channels
• Display LES information
7.1

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.
7.2

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 you are currently using 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 twice to return to the standby display.
NCS you are currently tuned to
appears in reverse video.
Ocean Region
1. Login
2. Logout
Auto
3. Abort
West-Atlantic
4. Select NCS
East-Atlantic
5. Ocean Region
Pacific
6. Test
Indian
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