Furuno FM-2710 1-1. Features of the FURUNO FM-2710

1-1. Features of the FURUNO FM-2710

! 25 W RF output from a compact cabinet: may be mounted in any small space.

! Water-resistant structure (CFR-46 FCC Regulation Spec.)

! All VHF channels according to ITU-R Radio Regulations Appendix S 18 and FCC Part 80, plus 10

weather channels (U.S.A. and Canada)

! With the [9/ALL] key, you can program a channel most frequently used in CH09.

! Easy channel selection by the rotary channel knob.

! Dual watch function between CH16 and a selected channel. When a weather alert signal is received,

the mode changes from dual watch to weather alert.

! Adjustable backlight for the large high-contrast LCD and control keys.

! Advanced commercial grade design and components.

Contents

Main PUB. No. OME-56160 FIRST EDITION : NOV. 1997 C : FEB. 21, 2000 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATOR CAUTION WARNING CAUTION WARNING SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATOR Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1-1. Features of the FURUNO FM-2710 1-2. Specifications GENERAL RECEIVER TRANSMITTER 2. Installation 2-1. Unpacking and Inspection 2-2. Equipment Supplied Transceiver Location 2-3. Mounting The Transceiver 2-3-1. Transceiver Mounting Methods CH 1 DW WX INT Page 2-3-3. Electrical Connections Fig. 2-3 Electrical Connections 2-3-4. Power Connection 2-3-5. Antenna Connection Page 3. Operation 3-1. Controls and Indications Fig. 3-1 Controls 3-1-1. Controls INT Page 3-1-2. Indications Page 3-2. Operating Procedure 3-2-1. Receiving Page Page 3-2-2. Transmitting Page 4. General Notes on Operating Marine VHF 4-1. Rules and Manners Page 4-2. Communication Distance 5. Maintenance 5-1. Cleaning of Transceiver Cabinet, LCD Connectors 5-2. Antenna System Check 5-3. Battery Check 5-4. Fuse Replacement 6. T roubleshooting Minor Troubleshooting Page Page 7. Appendix 7-1. VHF Marine Channel Frequencies International Version: Page USA Version: Page VHF Weather Channel Frequencies USA Version: Caution