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Inmarsat-C Mobile Earth Station Model FELCOM20 NEW

Inmarsat-C Terminal for Maritime Communication

FELCOM20 is an Inmarsat-C terminal that complies with GMDSS requirements.

Merchant Marine Fishing Vessels Workboats
GMDSS

Features

  • Inmarsat-C Ship Earth Station terminal for GMDSS application

  • Enables versatile communication such as E-mail, Telex, Fax, EGC (Enhanced Group Call), and data reporting/polling

  • Operable via touch panel and keyboard

  • Intuitive icon-based interface for easy operation

  • Compatible with the following optional units:

    • Distress Alert / Received Call Unit IC-305
    • Alarm Unit IC-306
    • SSAS Alert Unit IC-307
    • Junction Box IC-318
    • Printer PP-520

  • Optional printer (PP-520) required to meet EGC receiver performance standards

  • Compliant with the latest IMO performance requirements and IEC testing standards

  • Compliant with GMDSS, LRIT, and SSAS*

    * The optional SSAS Alert Unit (IC-307) is required to meet the performance requirements of the SSAS function.

Specifications

GENERAL

Product Name
Inmarsat-C Mobile Earth Station
Transmitting Frequency
1626.5 - 1646.5 MHz
Receiving Frequency
1537.0 - 1544.2 MHz
Channel Interval
5 kHz
Transmit Modulation Rate and Method
600, 1200 sps Unfiltered BPSK
Receive Modulation Rate and Method
1200 sps Unfiltered BPSK
Receiving Performance Index (G/T)
-23 dB/K or higher (at elv. 5°)
Transmit EIRP
12 - 16 dBW (at elv. 5°)
Power Supply
12-24 VDC

ENVIRONMENT

Temperature
Antenna Unit : -35 °C to + 55 °C
Shipboard Equipment : -15 °C to + 55 °C
Relative Humidity
95% at 40°C

Equipment List

Standard

  • Antenna Unit IC-120
  • Terminal Unit IC-220
  • Junction Box IC-318
  • SSAS Alert Unit IC-307*
    * Included in standard configuration only for SSAS specification.
  • Keyboard
  • Installation Materials

Option

  • GNSS Antenna Unit GPA-022S
  • Distress Alert / Received Call Unit IC-305
  • Alarm Unit IC-306
  • SSAS Alert Unit IC-307
  • Printer PP-520
  • AC/DC Power Supply Unit PR-241

Interconnection Diagram

Documentation

  • FELCOM20 Brochure
    (Last update: Aug 27, 2025)

Contact

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* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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