NavCom StarUtil-3000 Rev.A - Manual (Page 74)

StarUtil-3000 User Guide – Rev A
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How to Access the StarFire Service
StarFire is a subscription service. The user pays a subscription, which licenses the use of the
service for a predetermined period of time. In addition to the StarFire license, the SF-3050
receiver requires a StarFire Software Option, which is standard for the SF-3050 G, S, and M
Software Bundles, and may also be purchased individually. This is not a requirement for older
NavCom receivers.
StarFire subscriptions can be purchased for quarterly, biannual or annual periods and are
available via a NavCom authorized representative, or by contacting
NavCom Sales Department .
An authorized subscription will provide an encrypted keyword, which is specific to the serial
number of the NavCom receiver to be authorized. This is entered into the receiver using
StarUtil-3000.
For the SF-3050 receiver only, the initial StarFire license and StarFire Software Option are
installed by an authorized dealer or the user.
Former NavCom receivers were delivered with the initial StarFire license preinstalled at the
factory, and subsequent licenses were installed by the user. NavCom’s order fulfillment center
has changed, necessitating a change in initial license installation as detailed above.
For the SF-3050 receiver only, subsequent renewals of the license can be transmitted to the
receiver via satellite.
StarFire Licensing Terminology
Table 7: StarFire Licensing Terminology
Terms Description
Precise Indicates that the license type is a StarFire license.
World Wide or Land Only*
Indicates the license type in regard to valid areas of StarFire operation:
 World Wide: Valid globally.
 Land Only: Valid only on land (or near land as defined by NavCom).
Calendar Time or
Run-Time (Elapsed Time)
Indicates the license type in regard to duration of StarFire operation:
 Calendar Time: The receiver is licensed for a specified duration.
 Run-Time: The receiver is licensed at a per day rate, within a
calendar period (i.e., 60 days use over 180 day period).
Active or Inactive Indicates the current status of the StarFire license.
Canceled or Expired
Indicates how the StarFire license was terminated:
 Canceled: Terminated by the user.
 Expired: The end date for the license is reached or all the
run-time days are used.
* See also the Point Radius section on next page.