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GLN Equipment - Good, Simple, Low Cost Communication.

The Global Link Network (GLN) is your connection to the Internet when you are at sea. The fast shortwave data connection enables the transmission of all Internet protocols via traditional maritime radio channels. With GLN products, all ocean-going vessels and yachts have access to e-mail accounts, servers and databases.

You benefit from:

  • You can use your existing HF maritime radio equipment
  • You can work with your usual e-mail program
  • You can send and receive all types of document as attachments
  • Combination of shortwave communication with other on-board means of communication
  • Compatible with the on-board Ethernet system
  • Easy installation and configuration

GLN Brochure Englisch (PDF 39KB)

Schiffserver ELSE
Ship Server ELSE – The Nerve Center.

The ship server ELSE is the perfect assistant for complete communication on board any ship. ELSE uses Ethernet to combine the different communication systems on the vessel. It gives the crew access to e-mail accounts and other services worldwide. Using the Global Link Network (GLN) from Swisscom, you can communicate at economical rates.

ELSE provides all of this:

  • Integration of all communication systems on the vessel
  • Cost-optimised routing using the cheapest transmission medium
    (interfaces for Iridum, GSM, Inmarsat and shortwave)
  • Frequency control of modern maritime HF radio equipment
    (Automatic Link Establishment ALE)
  • Online compression up to 1:5 permitted; transmission rates up to 5200 bit/s
  • Ethernet connection 10/100 Mbit/s
  • NMEA interface for GPS position data
  • Can be used with the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
  • Transmission of GPS position data for Internet applications
  • Automatic download of weather data
  • Transmission of forms and reports
  • Webcam connection

ELSE-Factsheet English (PDF 1,2MB)

Marine HF-Modem
Marine HF Modem (Pactor III) – The Interface.

The Marine HF modem is the interface between the computer and the radio system. It is perfectly tailored to the needs of maritime shipping and is already equipped with the GLN firmware. The necessary licensing is an integral part of the package. The modem is IEC 60945 certified and approved for use on ocean-going vessels.

  • NF input level 10mVss - 2Vss
  • NF output level 128 kB max. DSP-RAM for data and program
  • Serial interface Sub-D 9 (AT) 38,400 baud
  • Real-time clock, battery-buffered, 3V lithium battery
  • Front panel 25 light diodes for function control
  • Reverse: Connections for power supply, serial interface (Sub-D-9)
  • Audio jack to connect with the transceiver
  • Power supply 9 - 16 V DC, 500 mA max., polarity reversal-protected, internal self-resetting protection
  • Dimensions W 125 x H 43 x D 183 mm
  • Weight 550 g
  • Temperature range -20 bis +50°C
  • IEC 60945 certified (interference), CE certified

GLN Mail Program

GLN Mail Program – The Hot Wire to the World.

The GLN mail program connects a POP3 e-mail program to the Global Link Network (GLN) via an SCS modem. The program scans all the GLN channels specified by the user and receives the data transfer lists. The different algorithms for scanning the most widely spread shortwave radio systems are integrated into the program.

  • User-friendly interface to a POP3 e-mail program (Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, MS Vista, etc.)
  • Runs with MS XP and Vista operating systems 
  • Interface to Pactor modems II pro, IIe, IIex, II USB
  • Automatically receives data traffic information and displays the traffic for its own call sign
  • Scans GLN channels as defined by the user and selects the best possible channel
  • Sampling algorithm for the most popular maritime radios
  • Free choice of frequency bands to be scanned
  • Frequency list can be modified or extended manually
  • Monitors the function of the Pactor modem
  • Can update the firmware of the Pactor modem

 

Airtime – The Appropriate Cost Model.

The data volumes transferred by cargo ships are different to those of tankers or yachts. For this reason, the Global Link Network (GLN) offers the appropriate communication tariff for every requirement. We are pleased to be able to offer you the best, most economical solution according to your average data volumes. You will be surprised at how economical and transparent it is to communicate via shortwave.

  • For large data volumes: charging for bytes transferred
  • You will only be charged for genuine data, not for control bits
  • No registration fee
  • Flat-rate billing for medium and small data volumes
  • Attractive package for yachts and charter vessels
  • Fixed rates for fax and SMS