FOREWORD
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL 1832/1932/1942 Marine Radar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innova- tive and dependable marine electronics equip- ment. 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 environ- ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installation, operation and maintenance.
While this unit can be installed by the purchaser, any purchaser who has doubts about his or her technical abilities may wish to have the unit installed by a FURUNO representative or other qualified technician. The importance of a through installation can not be overemphasized.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end- user, about whether we are achieving our pur- poses.
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 1832/1932/
1942 are:
¡Traditional FURUNO reliability and qual- ity in a compact, lightweight and
¡Durable brushless antenna motor.
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¡Standard features include EBL (Electronic Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Center, 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 bear- ing to a waypoint, and ship’s speed/ head- ing/course can be shown in the bottom text area. (Requires a navigation aid which can output such data in IEC 1162 format.)
¡Zoom feature provided.
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