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How the System Works
The MagnaStar®C-2000 Digital Airborne Telephone provides the
general aviation marketplace – business,governmental and private
aircraft – with access to advanced telephony services previously
available only onboard commercial aircraft.
The MagnaStar system was specifically designed to provide this capa-
bility onboard these aircraft, where weight, size, and pressurization
considerations are extremely demanding. As a result,the system can
be used to place and receive voice calls,send data transmissions via
modem as well as send and receive facsimile transmission,all from
the comfort of your aircraft cabin.
A central radio processor onboard each MagnaStar-equipped aircraft
coordinates and controls the cabin telephone handsets for all voice
calls, data calls and in-cabin intercom functions. The system links
with the Airfone Ground Station Network for channel selection and
call hand-off operations.
During flight, the MagnaStar system continually scans and monitors
ground-based radio cells for the best usable communications channel.
The availability of a channel is indicated on the handset’s LCD display.
When a call is initiated, the system searches for the ideal channel and
connects the calling and receiving parties. The system will accommo-
date multiple handsets and two independent air-to-ground voice,fax, or
data calls may be placed on the system simultaneously. Digital tech-
nology ensures reliable, clear connections at all times.
All operations are performed using the system handset. Each
handset features adjustable volume with push-button controls
and a telephone-style keypad with two additional keys,“+”
and “End Call.”
The keypad is used to dial calls and select various options as
described later in this manual. The handset’s LCD display presents
useful information and “menu”-style selections thereby prompting
users through the operating steps so that separate instructions
are seldom required.
The handset also features a credit card reader which allows
optional billing of calls to individual user accounts.