SEA Inc. 300-watt high frequency transceiver. The transceiver covers a frequency range
from 1.6 to 29.9 MHz and has a frequency memory containing all normally assigned ITU and
TELEX channels plus some user programmable channels. The system is set up with one
operating station fixed in the Radio/Chart room and one voice capable station that is adjustable within cabling and distance requirements, currently set-up in the computer room.
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Full suite of Sperry GMDSS communications equipment. The Sperry high frequency
transceiver is a 250-watt output unit capable of operation on all ITU standard channels and
digitally selective calling of another GMDSS equipped unit. The HF transceiver is located on the bridge. The Sperry VHF-DSC transceivers, of which the ship carries two, is a
25-watt output digital selective call equipped marine channel transceiver. Both VHF-DSC
transceivers are located on the bridge. The Sperry GMDSS Standard C Inmarsat is capable of sending and receiving store and forward telex messages. The Standard C is located in the Radio room. Also carried on board are several Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacons (EPIRB) and Search and Rescue Radar Transponders (SART).
VHF Radios
VHF radios with eight channels pre programmed with a selection of marine
band and NOAA frequencies. These radios are located on the bridge (2 fixed units) and RHIB (1 fixed unit per RHIB). The ship also carries a selection of hand held VHF radios available for operational use.
** Specific information on how to contact the DAVID STARR JORDAN
and all other fleet vessels can be found at http://www.moc.noaa.gov/phone.htm **
Cell phone
Motorola cellular telephone connected to the ship's telephone system. Range of the system varies with the location of the land based cellular system.
Satellite Systems
For Scientific projects, the Chief Scientist or designated representative will have access to ship's telecommunications systems on a cost-reimbursable basis. Whenever possible, it is requested that direct payment (e.g. by credit card) be used as opposed to after-the-fact reimbursement. The ship's communications systems include:
INMARSAT-B
For high speed data transmission, including FTP, and high quality voice telephone
communications. Costs range from $7-$15 per minute for use of the service, and may be
charged to credit card or otherwise reimbursed.
INMARSAT STANDARD C
For low speed store and forward telex messages, approximately
500 baud message transfer.
INMARSAT MINI-M
For voice telephone communications and 2400 baud data transfer. Cost is about
$3 per minute to the US and may be charged to credit card, collect, or otherwise
reimbursed. Mini-M coverage is by spot beam and may not be available in all the areas
the ship may be working in.
IRIDIUM
The ship carries a handheld Iridium phone.
E-mail
An e-mail account for each embarked personnel will be established by
the shipboard electronics staff.
