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DRF Disaster Recovery Facility. (ie. AMSA backup facility) | |
Duplex Operating method in which transmission is possible simultaneously in both directions of a telecommunication channel. | |
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ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System. A computer–based navigation information system that complies with IMO regulations. | |
EHF Extra High Frequency. (30 to 300 GHz) | |
Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) | |
EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. | |
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F1B A frequency–modulated mode of emission using digital information for automatic reception, without the use of a modulating sub–carrier. | |
F3E A frequency–modulated mode of emission using analogue telephony (i.e. voice). | |
FEC Forward Error Correction. An error–tolerant broadcast mode for NBDP, where the sending station transmits to an unlimited number of receiving stations. | |
Fleet77 Provides global voice, fax and high–speed data communications at speeds up to 128 kb/s via Inmarsat. It is suitable for a wide range of vessels, from deep–sea ships to offshore support craft. Provides full support for GMDSS, including features such as emergency call prioritization, as stipulated by IMO Resolution A.888 (21). | |