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VHF NETWORK:

Ground networks that AFIS interfaces with to establish a data link
with the Global Data Center.

ON:

The appropriate VHF network will automatically be selected

whenever the aircraft present position is within the specified bound-
aries. (Figure 7-28)

OFF:

Network is not enabled.

SAT NETWORK:

Satellite network that AFIS interfaces with to establish a data link with
the Global Data Center.

ON:

The appropriate satellite region will automatically be selected

whenever the aircraft present position is within the specified bound-
aries.

OFF:

Network is not enabled.

PRINTER CTRL:

Allows access to the Printer Control Page.

ACTIVE LINK:

Indicates the network in service,
i.e. ARINC, SITA or SATCOM.
(Figure 7-29)

NONE: All networks are turned
OFF or current position does
not correspond with the manual-
ly selected boundaries.

NOTE: The VHF network has
precedence over the satellite
network in areas of shared cov-
erage and must be turned OFF
in order for SATCOM to be the Active Link. AUTO REPORT, AUTO
WX UPDT
and OPERATING MODE selection status are stored in
non-volatile memory. If the operator turns to OFF the operator must
reselect to turn ON.

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GNS-X

L

Flight Management System AFIS Operation

Rev. 3
Oct/02

AUTO REPORT

OFF

AUTO WX UPDT

ON

VHF NETWORK

OFF

SAT NETWORK

ON

PRINTER CTRL

ACTIVE LINK:

SATCOM

AFIS OPERATING MODES

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Figure 7-29