Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
8.10 SATELLITE TELEPHONE AND SMS MESSAGING
NOTE
:
Separate accounts must be established to access the Iridium satellite network for voice and Garmin
Connext for data transmission of maintenance reports.
The GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver provides Iridium Satellite Telephone service and SMS text messaging. Iridium
telephone and text messaging are available to the flight crew through the Multi-function Display, audio panel and
headset. The system provides a telephone handset interface to be used for voice communication between the
aircraft cabin and the cockpit and for Iridium telephone service in the aircraft cabin.
Operation of these features in the cockpit is accomplished through the AUX-TELEPHONE and AUX-TEXT
MESSAGING Pages. For operation using the cabin handset, consult the instructions provided with the handset.
REGISTERING THE IRIDIUM SATELLITE SYSTEM
A subscriber account must be established prior to using the Iridium Satellite System. Before setting up an
Iridium account, obtain the serial number of the Iridium Transceiver (GSR1) and the System ID by selecting the
AUX- SYSTEM STATUS Page as shown in Figure 8-88. Contact Garmin at 1-866-739-5687 in the United States
or 913-397-8200, ext. 1135.
Figure 8-88 Identification Needed for Iridium Registration
Iridium Transceiver Serial Number
System ID Number
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION
The pilot or copilot can place and answer calls on the Iridium satellite network. Control and monitoring of
telephone functions are accomplished through the AUX-TELEPHONE Page.
To view the Telephone Page:
1)
Turn the large
FMS
Knob on the MFD to select the AUX page group.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to select the AUX‑TELEPHONE Page.
