Furuno FM-8800D - Manual (Page 11)

FOREWORD
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Features
The FURUNO FM-8800D/8800S is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio
system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem, and a CH 70
watch receiver. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and
general communications.
The FM-8800D offers full-duplex voice communications and the FM-8800S
offers simplex voice communication 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 transmission and
reception, as well as the general call formats (Individual telephone, All Ships,
and Group call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is
provided to prevent accidental activation. The FM-8800D/8800S 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-8800D/8800S are
• Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installation on a
navigation console or at the conning position
• Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
IMO A.385 (X), A.524 (13), A.694 (17), A.803 (19)
IMO MSC 68 (68) A1/A2/A3/A4, MSC/Cir.682
ITU-R M.489-2, M.493-11, M.541-9, M.689-2, M.821-1
IEC60945 (Ed.4), 61162-1 (July 2000)
EN300 338 (V1.2.1), 300 828 (V1.1.1), 300 698-1 (V1.3.1)
EN301 033 (V1.2.1), 301 925 (V1.2.1)
• Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stability 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
FM-8800D/8800S: 0550215-04
HS-8800/HS-8800W: 0550216-01
IF-8820:
0550217-01