FURUNO FM-8900S Marine VHF Radiotelephone
The FURUNO FM-8900S Marine VHF Radiotelephone is a high-performance and reliable communication device designed for maritime use. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities to ensure clear and effective communication on the water.
Features
- Semi-duplex 25-Watt VHF radiotelephone with a built-in Class-A DSC and CH70 watch Receiver
- Fully meets GMDSS carriage requirements for SOLAS ships
- Easy to read, high-contrast 4.3″ bright color LCD
- Enhanced noise reduction and speaker for superb voice quality
- Quick access to CH16 key
- Easy channel selection with rotary control or direct keypad input
- Automatic entry of own ship position and time through the interfaced GPS receiver
- ATIS signal transmission available for inland waterways
- Connect to an office or home via an existing PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
Specifications
GENERAL |
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| VHF Radiotelephone | EN 301 925 V1.4.1 (2013-05) | |
| VHF ATIS | EN 300 698-1 V1.4.1 (2009-12) | |
| DSC | ITU-R M.493-15 (01/2019) | |
| ITU-R M.541-10 (10/2015) | ||
| ITU-R M.689-3 (03/2012) | ||
| EN 300 338-1 V1.4.1 (2017-02) | ||
| EN 300 338-2 V1.4.1 (2017-02) | ||
| Class of Emission | G3E/F3E (Radiotelephone), G2B/F2B (DSC) | |
| Communication System | Simplex/Semi-duplex | |
| Channels | INTL: 65 (ITU-R RR AP18(WRC-19)) | |
| USA: 49 (FCC 47 CFR Ch. 1 § 80.371, § 80.373) | ||
| Canada: 63 (Industry CANADA RBR-2) | ||
| Weather: 10 (USA and Canada, receive only) | ||
| Inland waterway: 65 (ETSI EN 300 698-1 V1.4.1 2009-12) | ||
| Private: 20 (permitted by administrations) | ||
| MEMORY CH: 50 | ||
| Display | 4.3 inches WQVGA (480×272 dots), color dot matrix LCD | |
TRANSMITTER |
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| Frequency Range | 155.000 – 161.600 MHz | |
| RF Output Power | High: Max 25 W, Low: Not exceed 1 W | |
| US version: Manual override for 25 W available on CH13, CH67 and CH77 (usually not exceed 1W) |
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| Frequency Stability | Less than ±1.5 kHz | |
| TX timeout (for US & Inland-waterway) |
Deactivates the transmitter after an uninterrupted transmission of more than 5 minutes | |
| ATIS | An ATIS signal is transmitted at the end of transmission, by modulating the carrier at 1,300 and 2,100 Hz | |
RECEIVER |
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| Frequency Range | Simplex: 155.000 – 161.600 MHz | |
| Semi-duplex: 159.600 – 164.200 MHz | ||
| Receiving System | Double-conversion super-heterodyne | |
| 1st IF: 51.1375 MHz | ||
| 2nd IF: 62.5 kHz | ||
| Sensitivity | Less than 6 dB µ V at SINAD 20 dB | |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 70 dB or more | |
| AF Output Power | Built-in speaker: 3 W (4 ohms. THD 10 % or less) | |
| Handset earphone receiver: 2 mW (150 ohms) | ||
| Audio Response | De-emphasis of 6 dB/oct +1/-3 dB | |
DSC SECTION |
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| Message Log | Receive: 50 distress messages and 50 non-distress messages | |
| Transmit: 50 messages | ||
| Interface | Nav data: IEC61162-1 Ed.4 | |
| Printer: Centronics-compatible | ||
| Alarm | Audible and visual on receipt of a DSC call | |
| DSC Watch Keeping Receiver | Receiving Frequency | 156.525 MHz (CH70) |
| Sensitivity | Symbol error rate: Less than 1% (at 0 dB µV) | |
POWER SUPPLY |
24V DC, Standby: 1.3A max., RX: 2.3A max., TX: 4.7A max. | |
ENVIRONMENT |
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| Temperature | -15°C to +55°C | |
| Relative Humidity | 93% (at 40°C) | |
| Waterproofing | ||
| FM-8900S (VHF Radiotelephone) | IP20 (IP22 with option) | |
| HS-2003 (Handset) | IP24 | |
| IF-8900 (Junction Box) | IP22 (Bulkhead), IP20 (Table top) | |
| RB-8900 (Remote Station) | IP22 | |
| RB-8900-W (Watertight Remote Station) | IP56 | |
| RC-8900 (VHF Console) | IP20 | |
EQUIPMENT LIST |
VHF Radiotelephone FM-8900S Handset HS-2003 Handset Cradle FP05-05510 Installation Materials and Spare Parts |
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| Datasheet | FM-8900S_EN | |
