Furuno FS-1503EM User Manual

The Furuno FS-1503EM is the

latest generation commercial SSB

product. This "EM" version of the

FS-1503 provides all of the neces-

sary components and options to allow

a single point direct connection to the

latest generation SCS PactorII™ Modems

used for the "Sailmail™" HF Email Service

Worldwide Network.

The FS-1503 is part of Furuno's extensive

commercial HF Radio line that has won the

prestigious NMEA Award for SSB/Satellite "Global

Maritime Distress and Safety Communications" for

the past two years in a row.

The powerful 150 Wpep transmitter provides reliable

long distance communication. A large cooling fan with the

solid aluminum chassis allows continuous transmission at

full power for demanding RTTY (radio-teletype) and email
modems. Fully Automatic Tuning is a standard feature and the
wide-band receiver coverage allows you to monitor amateur
bands, short-wave broadcast, aviation wx. The FS-1503EM also
has full Marine HF Weatherfax Signal Receive capability.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

• NEW - Low Cost/High
Quality Truly Marinized HF
Transceiver

• 100% Duty Cycle@150W

• INCLUDED: Remote Control
Capability and Integrated
Narrowband Filter at ALL AT
NO ADDITIONAL COST ­Competitive Advantage!

• INCLUDED: Fully Automatic,
High Quality, Computerized
Antenna Coupler with 10 Meter
Control Cable ALL AT NO
ADDITION COST - Competitive
Advantage!

• Integrated Fan within Isolated
Cavity Keeps Humid Cooling
Air Away From Sensitive
Electronics

• Dedicated RF Gain Control
Rotary Knob - Competitive
Advantage!

• Easy Front Panel "Clarifier"
Control via Rotary Knob ­Competitive Advantage!

• Fully Compatible with SCS
Pactor IIe and SCS Pactor II
PRO HF Modems

• 100% "Airmail" PC Software
Compatibility with Radio
Control (Requires SCS
PACTOR IIpro)

• Single Rear Panel, Positive
Locking Connection to Remote
SCS Modem (w/Modem Supply
Power Provided)

• FREE - Open Transmitter
for Full Transmit From

1.8 - 27.5MHz (Ham license
require when TX is used in non­marine bands)

• Receiver open for .1-30MHz

• Direct Keypad or Rotary Knob
Channel Entry

• 20% Smaller "Foot Print" Than
Leading Competitor ­Competitive Advantage!

• All ITU and USA Channels

• Programmed In Memory

• Multiple Scan/Sweep Modes
and Included 2182 Watch
Alarm

• Ruggedized Aluminum Chassis
With Unique "Low Noise"
Compartmentalized RF Section
Design

• 199 User Channels and
Alphanumeric Channel Name
Capabilities

• 12VDC Operation with 2 Year
Warranty

FS-1503EM

INTRODUCING THE FURUNO FS-1503EM 100% SAIL­MAIL/EMAIL READY, MARINE SSB RADIO W/INCLUDED
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA COUPLER

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