The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) has added to Starting in 2008 all CFEC permit cards, issued in 2008, a Permit cards have included an embedded magnetic stripe embedded with their permit information that can be used on them. This mag strip is compatible with the eLandings System. When using the eLandings system to record landings, you can enter CFEC permit information into the system using a magnetic stripe card reader. reporting system. For all CFEC card entry, you have the option to data entry the pertinent information by hand or to use the mag stripe which will populate the CFEC card information.
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Obtaining a Mag Strip ReaderMagnetic stripe card readers can be purchased as an add-on to most |
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computers and are |
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reasonably priced. They are available for purchase at most |
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electronic stores and internet sites. |
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An internet search will return several options for purchase. |
To use a magnetic stripe reader, open the CFEC Permit Worksheet using the Add/Edit button
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The cursor will default to the CFEC Mag Stripe field. Use your Mag Strip Reader to scan the card.
The CFEC Mag Stripe field will flash with data and the the card information will populate in the first available line in the permit worksheet. In the example below, Line 1 of the permit worksheet was populated with the CFEC Permit information.
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Each magnetic stripe card reader is programmed to display unique numbers, and letters. Enter the management program, and program ID as required. For additional permits, move your cursor back to the CFEC Mag Stripe field and swipe the additional cards. For each card swiped, a corresponding permit line will be populated. If you need more lines for additional CFEC Permits, select the “More CFEC Permits” button. Fill in the rest of the CFEC permit worksheet and the IFQ portion if it is applicable to the landing. Once all the applicable information has been entered, click “Save”
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