Furuno FM-8800S User Manual

MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

Models FM-8800S

(Semi-duplex)

FM-8800D

(Full-duplex)

with a built-in Class A DSC and CH70 Watch Receiver

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FURUNO DEEPSEA WORLD

Simplex/Semi-duplex/Full-duplex, 25-Watt

● Fully meets ITU, IEC, ETSI, IMO for

GMDSS and other national standards

● Compact all-in-one unit design includes

a 25-Watt radiotelephone, Class A DSC
modem and CH70 watch receiver

● Superb voice quality by employing

the lower-noise-designed speaker

● Dual/multiple watch on selected

channels while monitoring CH16

● Quick access to CH16 key

● Automatic entry of own

ship position and time
from a GPS navigator

● Easy channel readout

with large characters

● ATIS mode available for European inland

waterways

● Connects to an office or home via an

existing PSTN (Public Switched
Telephone Network)

● Simple interface with a printer and VDR

(No need for a dedicated Junction Box)

The FURUNO FM-8800S/8800D are high quality, all-in-one
marine VHF radiotelephones designed to comply with the
GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general
communications. All the necessary functions such as a 25 W
VHF radiotelephone, a Class A DSC modem and a CH 70
Watch Receiver are incorporated into the compact transceiver
unit.

The FM-8800S offers simplex/semi-duplex, the FM-8800D
offers simplex/full-duplex voice communications with superb
voice quality. For easy readout of a selected channel,
the silver-bright LCD on the front panel indicating the channel
numbers with large, easy-to-read characters.
The dedicated rotary control and numeric keys make selecting
channels easy. Other standard features are instant access to
CH 16, telephone call via a PSTN, Dual Watch and Multiple
Watch functions, which allow watch on CH 16 and other
selected channels.

Full Class A DSC functions are provided for distress alert
transmission and reception, as well as the general DSC
communications including Individual Telephone, All Ships,
Group and Area Call. The FM-8800S/8800D maintain a
continual watch on CH 70 even while you are using another
VHF channel. Upon receiving an incoming DSC message,
the FM-8800S/8800D give audible and visual alarms.

ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is standard
for use in European inland waterways. It automatically
transmits the ID number when a communication is over or
every 5 min while in communication. The ATIS mode and
DSC mode are selectable through the menu.

Both units have two types of handsets: a compact hand MIC
and a stylish handset. Up to four handsets can be additionally
connected via an optional junction box . Each handset also
functions as an intercom for onboard communication.

The compact transceiver unit allows a flexible and space­saving installation on a navigation console or the conning
position. Flush mount installation is also available.

Catalogue No. V-031

TRADE MARK REGISTERED
MARCA REGISTRADA

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