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Thrane&Thrane Sailor Radiotelex User Manual

Thrane&Thrane Sailor Radiotelex
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Radiotelex
USER MANUAL
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Thrane&Thrane Sailor Radiotelex Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThrane&Thrane
ModelSailor Radiotelex
CategoryMicrophone system
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disclaimer

1 Introduction

General Information

Provides an overview of the Radiotelex system, its components, and GMDSS compliance.

Radiotelex System Overview

Explains the Radiotelex system as a radio telex message handling system.

GMDSS Compliance

Details Radiotelex's design compliance with GMDSS standards for maritime safety.

Communication Concept

Describes how Radiotelex supports worldwide communication modes and call codes.

1.2 Terminology

General Telex Terms

Defines key terms like Master, Slave, ISS, IRS, ARQ, and FEC in telex communication.

ARQ and FEC Modes

Explains ARQ for reliable two-station communication and FEC for one-way communication.

Radiotelex Specific Terms

Defines key Radiotelex-specific terms like Subscriber, Coast Station, and Procedure.

Communication Operation

Describes methods for message delivery and clarifies 'Telex' as ARQ telex.

2 Operation

2.1 Introduction to Forms and Fields

Introduces the operational concepts of forms and fields for data entry in Radiotelex.

Function Keys in Forms

Details the function keys used in Radiotelex forms, providing interaction capabilities.

General and Fast Key Functions

Describes common function keys and efficient shortcuts using Alt and Ctrl keys.

2.2 Terminals

Password Protection

Explains password protection for certain areas and the 'View only' option.

Terminal Function Keys Overview

Discusses the two sets of function keys used by terminals based on 'standby' status.

Function Keys When 'Standby'

Lists and describes function keys available when Radiotelex is in 'standby' mode.

Terminal Function Key Details (Standby)

Explains specific function keys like F1, F2 (Distress), F3 (TX), F4 (Rx), F5 (Messages), F6 (Subscriber), F7 (View), F8 (Menus), F10 (Exit).

Function Keys When Not 'Standby'

Lists and describes function keys available when Radiotelex is not in 'standby' mode.

2.4 Backups

Backup Procedures and Policy

Details how to make backups, background info on RAM disks, and recommends a backup policy.

Radiotelex on Hard Disk

Discusses installing Radiotelex on a hard disk and its implications for backups.

2.5 Transmission

Manual Transmission Process

Explains manual transmission setup, frequency selection, and call code entry.

Transmission Field Details

Describes fields like Call code, Channel type, Channel, RX frequency, and TX frequency.

2.6 Scanning

Setting Up an Rx Session

Details the process of setting up a reception (Rx) session, including frequency selection.

Message Handling Operations

Explains message handling for typing, preparing, writing new, and modifying existing messages.

Message Import and Export

Describes importing messages from DOS text files and exporting them.

2.8 Subscriber Handling

Managing Subscribers

Covers creating, modifying, and listing existing subscribers.

Subscriber Edition Details

Explains subscriber parts like general, advanced, procedures, and how to delete parts.

Subscriber Type Details

Details Land telex, Ship telex, and Satellite subscriber types and managing subscribers.

2.9 VIEW Function

Viewing System Information

Describes various view options like TELEX connection, errors, system status, and logged messages.

2.10 Distress

Distress Mode Operations

Explains how to enter and exit distress mode, and its operational implications.

Distress Transmission and Scanning

Covers setting up distress transmissions and using the Distress SCAN function.

2.11 Status Messages

Common Status and Error Messages

Explains common status messages like modem connection loss and fatal errors.

Communication Status Messages

Details messages related to telex communication progress, attention required, and transmission failures.

Modem and Radio Status Messages

Explains FEC reception, modem disabled, radio busy, and DSC control status messages.

Radio and Distress Status Messages

Details radio readiness, disconnection, secret reception, and distress logging status messages.

3 Installation and Configuration

3.1 Installation Process

Covers system wirings, setting time and date for installation.

Installation Media Options

Details installation on flash EPROM board and hard disk media.

Program Installation and Modem Setup

Guides on installing the program and accessing modem setup menus.

Modem Setup

Modem Setup Parameters

Explains saving modem information, answer backs, and call code usage.

Answer Back Configurations

Details abbreviated IDs and non-standard answer back configurations.

Radio Interface and Factory Reset

Covers radio interface settings, factory reset, printer, and subscriber setup.

3.2 Configuration Overview

Introduces configuration tasks, including coast station setup.

Coast Station Setup and Management

Describes viewing, creating, and managing coast station entries.

Modifying and Hiding Coast Stations

Explains how to modify, hide, recover, and import coast station data.

Coast Station Edition Details

Details performing coast station edition, country abbreviation, and frequencies.

Coast Station Communication Settings

Covers abbreviated IDs, answer backs, print, tape puncher, and log setups.

Telex Retry and Secret Reception

Explains TELEX retry setup for reliability and secret reception configuration.

Fast Key and Printer Setup

Details FEC TTY, printer setup, and the process of setting up fast keys.

Configuring Fast Keys

Provides instructions on configuring and changing fast keys.