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) |
