Furuno FS-1503 manual Introduction, Features

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INTRODUCTION

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for selecting the FS-1503 MF/HF SSB Radiotele- phone. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with qual- ity and reliability. To get maximum performance from your unit, please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

The FS-1503 is an all-purpose radiotelephone system especially designed for marine mobile communication in the frequency range 1.6 to 27.5 MHz. All ITU channels are preprogrammed. In addition, TX/RX frequencies can be preprogrammed into an E2 PROM having a capacity of 199 frequency pairs.

Features

•Station name entry available (channels 0-1 – 0-65)

•2182 key provides for immediate selection of 2182 kHz (at FULL power automatically)

•Scan and Sweep receiving functions

•Where permitted user may program both Rx and Tx frequencies or Rx frequencies

•PROM stores all ITU SSB and TELEX frequencies

•Optional dummy load (in the Antenna Coupler) permits checking of transmitter

•Effective noise blanker cancels pulse noise

•Advanced voice and/or level-detecting type squelch circuit filters out noise and/or level

•Remote Station RB-500 available (requires optional REMOTE-B Board)

•System diagnostics program

•DSC and NBDP connections (requires optional REMOTE-A Board)

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Contents Page Page Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesOperation System ConfigurationKeys Transceiver Unit DescriptionRotary controls ALM IndicationsAdjusting the Backlighting Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Loudspeaker On/Off Turning the Squelch On/OffTurning AGC on/off Selecting FrequencyRx frequency Direct frequency entryTx frequency Paired Rx/Tx frequencyJ3E User channelsSample displays of ITU telephony channel ITU telephony channels SSBTLX ITU Telex channelsTransmitting Tuning the antennaDisplaying Station Name Monitoring transceiver output power Using the microphoneReducing transmitter power Distress Call on 2182 kHzDistress calls and Distress message Distress frequenciesClarifier adjustment Adjusting RF gainReceiving MeterNoise blanker NB Receiving AM broadcasting stationsSquelch control User channels Frequency ScanChannel scan 12 Sample scan screen ITU channelsFrequency Sweep MIF commands applicable to the FS-1503 MIF CommandsFuruno Nbdp Terminal DP-5/DP-6 Operation of Optional EquipmentTelex Communication Intercom Remote Station RB-500 requires optional Remote-B BoardPriority Communication on 2182 kHzCustomizing by User Changing System SettingsSystem Setup Scan/sweep-stop signal level Writing User Channels Aural testing MaintenanceTesting the transmitter with a dummy antenna Weekly ChecksSequence of diagnostic test Diagnostic TestKey and corresponding indication LCD/Keyboard Test & ROM Version No. ConfirmationMaintenance MaintenanceMaintenance con’t Troubleshooting List TroubleshootingTroubleshooting list con’t Replacing Fuses Errow IndicationGeneral SpecificationsAntenna Coupler Custom CHANNELS/FREQUENCIES AppendixMF band working carrier frequencies ref. US CFR 47 Part CH no MF band SSB working carrier frequenciesITU CH no MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR AppendixFollowing frequencies are factory programmed 12/16 MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix CH no Ship RX Ship TX MF Band Telex Frequency Table Telex ChannelsITU RR Appendix MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table8001 12001 12/16 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table 16111 CH NO. Ship RX Ship TX 18/19 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table22001 22, 25/26 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table Index

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