
Globalstar
GSP-2800/2900
Fixed Satellite Phone
User Guide
Telephone
Inside
Building
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12V power
supply
RAU
(Mount RAU for
clear view of sky
and horizon)
Junction box
(outside wall)
Telephone cable
(inside line)
Power cable
(inside line)
Reception zone
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Ground rod
Pole not
supplied
RAU cable
(outside line)
Ground wire
(outside line)
Ground level
052AB_1999Q

This guide is based on a version of the QUALCOMM Globalstar
GSP-2800/2900 Fixed Satellite Phone.
QUALCOMM reserves the right to make changes in technical and product
specifications without prior notice.
QUALCOMM Incorporated
5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-1714
Document Number 80-25808-1EN Rev. A
Model Number CKABS0001
Copyright 1999 QUALCOMM® Incorporated.
This technology was exported from the United States in accordance with the
Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law prohibited.
QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Globalstar ™ is a trademark of Loral Qualcomm Satellite Services, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owner.
Printed in the United States of America.
All rights reserved.

Contents
Cautions and Warnings ...................................................vii
Understanding Your Telephone ..................................... ix
Introduction ........................................................................ 1
About the QGFSP .............................................................1
Using your telephone effectively ......................................2
Understanding the QGFSP Installation ........................ 3
What your installer does ..................................................4
Radio antenna unit (RAU) .........................................4
Junction box ...............................................................4
Power supply ..............................................................5
What you need to do .........................................................5
Select a telephone ......................................................5
Activate the QGFSP ...................................................6
Types of calling tones .......................................................7
Using Your QGFSP ............................................................. 9
Obtaining your telephone number ...................................9
Making a call ....................................................................9
Ending a call ...................................................................10
Receiving a call ...............................................................10
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 11
How to contact the service center ..................................13
Safety Issues ...................................................................... 15
Precautions .....................................................................15
Lightning protection .......................................................15
QGFSP components ........................................................15
Radio frequency energy ..................................................15
Compliance with regulations .........................................16
Glossary .............................................................................. 17
Index ...................................................................................... 1
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List of Figures
Telephone showing relevant user features.......................... ix
A roof installation ...................................................................3
v

Cautions and Warnings
Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this document could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Warning
Do not operate the QUALCOMM Globalstar
GSP-2800/2900 Fixed Satellite Phone (QGFSP)
during an electrical storm. Do not allow anyone to
install, use, or service any portion of the QGFSP
during an electrical storm (thunderstorm).
Cautions and Warnings
vii

Understanding Your Telephone
Your Telephone
Figure 1. Telephone showing relevant user features
Refer to Figure 1 to obtain a better understanding of the
various parts of your telephone. If your installation includes a
telephone from QUALCOMM, the diagram should match your
telephone. If you elected to purchase your own telephone, the
features labeled in this diagram may appear differently,
depending on the particular model.
For more details, see the book that came with your telephone.
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