🔍 Key Concepts

• Typical front‑panel/onscreen indicators on an Iridium maritime terminal • Difference between GPS info, signal strength, and port/connection status • Whether Iridium uses geostationary or low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellites

💭 Think About

• First, think about what information an operator needs at a glance to know the terminal is ready for voice/data use. • Consider whether the terminal normally shows detailed satellite pointing data (like azimuth/elevation) to the user, or simpler connection/port status. • Ask yourself: does Iridium rely on geostationary satellites, and if not, which options can you eliminate right away?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that assumes geostationary satellites for Iridium. • Decide if azimuth/elevation tracking is something a normal bridge user would watch constantly, or if it’s more of an installer/antenna setup function. • Look for the choice that combines basic power, GPS, signal strength, and simple port/connection status, rather than detailed orbital info or throughput metrics.