Furuno 1942 MARK-2 manual Foreword, Features

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL 1932/1942 MARK-2 Ma- rine Radar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synony- mous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com- pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electron- ics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine en- vironment. However, no machine can per- form its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the recommended proce- dures for, operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

Your radar has a large variety of functions, all contained in a remarkably small cabinet.

The main features of the MODEL 1932/1942 MARK-2 are:

¡Traditional FURUNO reliability and qual- ity in a compact, lightweight and low-cost radar.

¡Durable brushless scanner motor.

¡On-screen alphanumeric readout of all op- erational information.

¡Standard features include EBL (Electronic Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Cen- ter, and Echo Trail.

¡Watchman feature periodically transmits the radar to check for radar targets which may be entering the alarm zone.

¡Ship’s position in latitude and longitude and Loran C Time Differences, range and bearing to a waypoint, and ship’s speed/ heading/course can be shown in the bot- tom text area. (Requires a navigation aid which can output such data in IEC 61162 format.)

¡Zoom feature provided.

¡Optional Auto Plotter ARP-10 acquires and automatically tracks 5 targets plus 5 targets manually, or 10 targets manually.

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