Furuno FM-8700 manual Features, Program number

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Features

The FURUNO FM-8700 is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem, a CH 70 watch receiver, and a duplexer unit. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general com- munications.

The FM-8700 offers simplex/ full-duplex voice communications on ITU channels in the marine mobile VHF band. The features include Dual Watch which allows a continuous watch on CH16 and another selected frequency.

Full Class-A DSC functions are provided for distress alert trans- mission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Indi- vidual telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to pre- vent accidental activation. The FM-8700 maintains a continuous watch on CH70 even while another VHF channel is in use. Aural and visual alarms are given to incoming DSC messages.

The main features of the FM-8700 are

•Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installa- tion on a navigation console or at the conning position

•Conforms to the following standards and regulations:

IMO A. 694(17)

IMO A. 803(19)

IMO A. 524(13)

IMO MSC 68(68), MSC/Circ.862

IEC-61097-3/7/8

IEC-60945 (3rd edition)

IEC-61162-1

ETS 300 338, 301 033, 300 162

ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.689-2

•Full-duplex communications

•Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stabil- ity as required for DSC operation

•Dual Watch and Multiple Watch

•Continuous DSC watch on CH70

•Prevention of accidental distress alert

•File editing for emergency readiness

•Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override

Program number

DSC	0550192004 (version 1.06)
RT	0550193004 (version 1.04)

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Contents VHF Radiotelephone FM -8 7 0 Canceling Distress Alert Safety Instructions Table of Contents SP-1 Index-1Foreword Word to FM-8700 OwnersFeatures Program numberSystem Configuration ViiThis page is intentionally left blank VHF Radiotelephone Operational Overview Front PanelTurning the Power On/Off VHF Controls, IndicationsSelecting Channel Modes, Channels Adjusting Volume of LoudspeakerAdjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions Selecting Output Power TransmittingTurning the Loudspeaker On/Off Automatic Selection of CH16Dual Watch ScanningRemarks on Voice Communications PriorityDSC controls DSC Terminal Operational OverviewDSC Controls, LED Warnings LED warnings DSC control description Key Function/PurposeWhen blinking question mark appears DSC Operational OverviewStandby display Selecting and registering itemsPreparing and transmitting DSC messages Prepare message and then transmit it as followsDistress alert transmission and output power When keyboard input is prohibitedLimit acknowledge Auto acknowledge is automatically disabled when…Turning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off This page is intentionally left blank DSC Distress Communications Distress Alert TransmissionProvide the following information to the coast station Distress callCanceling manually entered data Manual Entry of Ship’s Position and TimeEntering data manually Confirming Ships Position and TimeCanceling a Distress Call Within five seconds after pressing the Distress keyProcedure when in area A1 Receiving distress alert from other vesselDSC Distress alert received Transmitting Dist ACK over CH16 Transmitting Dist ACK signal To transmit the Dist ACK signal, do the followingRelaying a distress alert When you should relay a distress alertDistress Alert Relay Manually enter time of distress Press the ENT key twice Wait for relay ack This page is intentionally left blank Transmitting Individual Calls General procedure for transmitting an individual callDSC Operation for NON-DISTRESS Cases Detailed procedure for transmitting an individual call Prepare and transmit a message as followsFrom previous Transmission time about 0.5 secondsAfter receiving the ACK BQ signal, do the following From previousSetting of Able or Unable Receiving Individual Calls ACK RQReceiving individual call with Auto ACK on Receiving ACK RQ with Auto ACK OFF Received * ACK RQ IDPage Purpose of all ships call General procedure for transmitting an all ships callTransmitting All Ships Calls Detailed procedure for transmitting an all ships call To return to previous menu, press the t key From previous Receiving an all ships call in on hook status Status of FM-8700 when receiving an all ships callReceiving All Ships Calls Select END and press the ENT key Receiving an all ships call in off hook status Listen to contents of message Prepare message as follows How to prepare transmit messagesPreparing and Saving Messages Page Example You want to write over file saved under file number How to write over filesWriting Over Files Transmitting a file Opening, Transmitting FilesOpening a file Press the 9 Xmtd key at the standby display Transmit/Receive Message MemoryOpening a transmit message Transmitting retrieved message You can transmit a retrieved message as followsPress the 8 Rcvd key at the standby display Receive message memoryOpening a receive message Select ORDINARY, then press the ENT key This page is intentionally left blank How to select other calling types Other Calling TypesSelection of Other Calling Types Calling types descriptionShips, by using urgent category, that own ship Dividual calls. Refer toDistress call. Refer to ID numberMaking Telephone Calls Basic procedure for making a telephone callDetailed procedure for making a telephone call Pstn Call Operation after making DSC telephone call Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station Other Station IDs and Telephone Numbers Registering other station IDs, telephone numbersOpening other station IDs, telephone numbers Automatic or Manual Printing Printer setup User PreferencesSelecting automatic or manual printing Automatic printingManual printing Printing Timing of 4 key pressing Example PringoutExample printouts Turning Key Beep On/Off Alarm Setup How to turn receive alarm on/off, select distress alarm toneThis page is intentionally left blank How to confirm own ships ID System ConfirmationConfirming Own Ship’s ID Own ship’s ID can be confirmed as followsHow to confirm ROM version no Confirming ROM Version NoConfirming VHF Section Settings How to confirm VHF section settingsYou can confirm VHF channels registered as follows How to confirm VHF channelsConfirming VHF Channels Confirming Tx Output Power How to confirm Tx output powerThis page is intentionally left blank Maintenance & Troubleshooting MaintenanceTroubleshooting When the power cannot be turned onDiagnostic Test How to start the diagnostic testsTransmit Power NG This page is intentionally left blank Specifications of Marine VHF Radiotelephone Power Requirements Appendix Menu TreeDist Ship ID POS & Time Distress Dist ACK Marine VHF Channel Lists Marine VHF Channel Frequencies International versionPage Marine VHF Channel Frequencies USA version Weather Channels Included in US version Private Channels U.K. MarinersPrivate Channels Netherlands Inland Digital Interface IEC 61162-1 Edition Input sentencesLoad requirements as listner IsolationGGA Global positioning system GPS fix data GLL Geographic position latitude and longitude RMA Recommemded minimum navigation information Loran C data RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data This page is intentionally left blank Index Index-1