A vessel, before transiting the Panama Canal, on a voyage from San Diego to Miami, loses the ability to communicate via Inmarsat. The most likely cause is:
Correct Answer
The vessel has sailed beyond the coverage area of the Pacific satellite.
The vessel has sailed beyond the coverage area of the Southbury Shore Station.
The vessel has sailed beyond the coverage area of the Western Atlantic satellite.
The satellite orbit is beyond the usable range of the SES.
What can be the visual observation of a condition whereby it may be possible to initiate a reliable Inmarsat TELEX transmission but a voice transmission may not be possible?
An indication on a meter or on the display terminal of high transmit power.
Correct Answer
An indication on a meter or on the terminal of lowreceiversignalstrength.
An indication of a very high antenna elevation on the display terminal screen.
An indication that the antenna has reached its maximum travel in one direction.