Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A 591ADDITIONAL FEATURES8.10 SATELLITE TELEPHONE & SMS MESSAGING SERVICEThe optional GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver provides airborne Iridium Satellite Telephone and SMS messagingservice. The telephone audio is through the audio panel and headset. Operation is accomplished through the AUX-AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS Pages.REGISTERING THE IRIDIUM SATELLITE SYSTEMA subscriber account must be established prior to using the Iridium Satellite System. Before setting up anIridium account, obtain the serial number of the Iridium Transceiver (GSR1) and the System ID by selecting theAUX- SYSTEM STATUS Page as shown in Figure 8-86. Contact Garmin Flight Data Services at 1-866-739-5687in the United States or 913-397-8200, ext. 1135.Figure 8-86 Identification Needed for Iridium RegistrationIridium Transceiver Serial Number System ID NumberTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONThe pilot or copilot can place and answer calls on the Iridium satellite network. Control and monitoring oftelephone functions are accomplished through the AUX-TELEPHONE Page.To view the Telephone Page:1) Turn the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select the AUX page group.2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the AUX-TELEPHONE Page.The PHONE STATUS display, as shown in Figure 8-87, gives a graphical representation of the current dispositionof the connection with the Iridium network. Table 8-5 describes symbology used on PHONE STATUS display.
