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How to display the results of the PV test
1. At the default display, press [F7] to display the Disp menu.
2. Press [6].
Options
Test
1. PV Test
2. PV Test Result
3. Self Test
4. Distress Alarm Button Test
3. Press [2] key. The results of the PV test appear on the display.
Options
Test
PV Test Result
Ctrl + P : print ESC : quit
Test Date & Time 97-12-12 01 : 58 (UTC)
Attempts First attempt
BBER Pass
Shore - to - Ship Attempts First attempt
Ship - to - Shore Attempts First attempt
Distress Alert Pass (Test OK)
Signal strength Pass (Greater than Std level + 6dB)
Overall Result Pass (Applicable tests pass)
4. To escape, press any key. The default display appears.
The test result can be printed out by pressing [P] while pressing and holding down
[Ctrl].
Interpreting the PV Test Results Display
Test Date & Time: Date and time of test
Attempts: Number of times the PV test was conducted.
BBER: Bulletin Board Error Rate (%). "Pass" appears for no error.
Shore-to-Ship Attempts:Number of tests initiated by LES.
Ship-to-Shore Attempts:Number of tests initiated by MES.
Distress Alert: "Pass (Test OK)" appears for successful testing.
Signal Strength: "Pass" appears if Tx signal strength is greater than +6dB
(standard).
Overall Result: "Pass" appears for satisfactory completion of test.