Chapter 1: Introduction
2 System overview
System overview
The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex communicates on MF or HF radio
frequencies. It is approved for shipboard installations to operate within the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Radiotelex supports worldwide ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship
communication. A coast station can act as a relay between the Radiotelex
system and an end receiver without any telex capabilities. The Radiotelex
system supports both 4- and 5-digit selective calls and 9-digit MMSI (Maritime
Mobile Service Identity) numbers.
Radiotelex is well suited for transmission over very long distances. It has
global coverage, even including the North pole and the South pole.