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3. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
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3) System: EGC system-related is sent by Inmarsat to certain ship groups and geo-
graphical areas.
3.4.2 EGC settings
The FELCOM receives EGC messages directed to its present position and Navarea
without further programming. The [EGC Setup] screen lets you select additional areas
for which to receive messages and also the Navtex station and type of message for
Coastal Warning (NAVTEX Re-broadcast).
1. Press the F8 and 4 keys to display the [EGC Setup] menu.
2. The cursor is selecting [Additional Position], where you can enter the L/L position
of an ocean region you want to receive broadcasts about. Press the Enter key to
open the additional position entry window.
3. Enter position as follows:
1) Enter latitude (xx°xxx).
2) Press the N or S key as appropriate to enter coordinate.
3) Enter longitude (xxx°xxx).
4) Press the E or W key as appropriate to enter coordinate.
4. Press the Enter key to close the window.
5. Select [Navarea(s)/Metarea(s)] and press the Enter key to open the nav area en-
try window.
EGC Setup
Ice reports
Pilot service
AIS messages
LORAN messages
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
SATNAV messages
Other navaid msg
QRU (no message)
OFF
OFF
OFF
: :
ON
Receive EGC Area
Additional Position - -:- - - - - -:- - -
Navarea(s)/Metarea(s)
Fixed Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Waypoint (from NAV Equipment)
Coastal Warnings
Station Code
Type of Message (Can't reject other report)