Thrane&Thrane SAILOR 6110, Installation Manual

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Glossary
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HPA High Power Amplifier
I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. The international
standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of
electrotechnology.
IMSO International Maritime Satellite Organisation. An
intergovernmental body established to ensure that Inmarsat
continues to meet its public service obligations.
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number. A unique number assigned by a terminal
manufacturer to each newly manufactured terminal for Inmarsat’s
satellite networks.
ISP Inmarsat Service Provider. The company providing the Inmarsat
services.
L
LAN Local Area Network. A computer network covering a small
physical area, like a home, office, school or airport.
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
M
MES Mobile Earth Station. An Earth station in the mobile-satellite
service intended to be used while in motion or during halts at
unspecified points. The SAILOR 3027 is the MES in the SAILOR 6110
GMDSS system.
MF Medium Frequency. Radio frequencies (RF) in the range of 300
kHz to 3 MHz. Navtex, which is part of the current Global Maritime
Distress Safety System occupies 518 kHz and 490 kHz for important
digital text broadcasts.