Subelement C: Satellite Systems— Topic :
Question 27C5
Element 9 (GMDSS Maintainer)What is the configuration Thrane & Thrane F500 for standard voice telephone operation?
Explanation
The Thrane & Thrane F500 (now part of Cobham Satcom Sailor series) is a satellite communication terminal designed to provide various services, including standard telephone calls. For basic voice telephone operation, these terminals typically provide analog interfaces.
RJ11 ports are the industry standard connectors for connecting analog telephones. When configured for "standard voice," these ports provide the traditional voice-grade service intended for human speech, utilizing the full bandwidth allocated for clear voice transmission.
Options A, C, and D are incorrect. The "3.1 kHz" designation usually refers to a specific bandwidth optimized for data transmission (like fax or modem data) over a voice channel, not the configuration for standard human voice itself. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a digital interface, not the appropriate choice for connecting standard analog voice telephones, which would use RJ11.
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