Default: ABLE

ABLE

UNABLE

or to set.

Choose ABLE or UNABLE as automatic acknowledgement reply to Individual, Position and Polling messages.

Note: Automatic acknowledge is automatically disabled when Rx message contains error, as required by law. Further, automatic

[ENT] key acknowledge is disabled in case of OFF HOOK.

Automatic acknowledge of Position or

Polling request is not available when

UNABLE is selected.

Default: NO REASON

** Auto ack setup **

 

 

 

[ENT] key

COMPLY TYPE : ABLE

 

 

UNABLE REASON :

 

 

NO REASON GIVEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO REASON

 

 

 

BUSY

or

 

EQUIP DISABLED

 

to set.

 

MODE NOT USABLE

 

 

 

CH NOT USABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets reason for UNABLE.

POSITION CALL

: OFF

POLLING CALL

: ON

[ENT] key

[ENT] key

Note: This menu is the same as manual

 

 

acknowledgement. EQUIPMENT

 

 

DISABLED is shown in messages when

 

 

EQUIP DISABLED is selected.

Default: ON

 

 

 

 

 

Overrides/follows AUTO ACK setting

 

ON

 

 

 

OFF

 

in case of position.

 

 

 

 

OFF: Disables automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

acknowledgement of position

to set.

request.

 

 

 

 

ON: Enables automatic

 

 

 

 

acknowledgement of position

 

 

 

 

request.

Default: ON

 

 

 

Overrides/follows AUTO ACK setting

 

ON

 

 

 

OFF

 

in case of polling.

 

 

 

 

OFF: Disables automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

acknowledgement of polling

to set.

request.

 

 

 

 

ON: Enables automatic

 

 

 

 

acknowledgement of polling

 

 

 

 

request.

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Furuno RC-1500-1T manual Auto ack setup

RC-1500-1T specifications

The Furuno RC-1500-1T is a highly regarded radar system designed specifically for maritime applications, providing vessel operators with robust tools for navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness. With advanced features and cutting-edge technologies, the RC-1500-1T stands out as a reliable choice for both commercial and recreational vessels.

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