VHF radio telephone Furuno FM-8500

FM-8500 (FURUNO, Japan) is a marine VHF radiotelephone with build-in DSC. 54 international VHF channels, weather forecast, 55 programmed channels. Continuous DSC watch on CH70.

Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override. Compact design. Scanning of two channels or multi-channel scanning. Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency as required for DSC operation. All-in-one design including radiotelephone, DSC facility and watch keeping receiver. Fully meets ITU, IEC, ETSI, IMO for GMDSS and other related standards.

Compact cabinet for ease of installation. Output power 25 W, reducible to 1 W. Dual watch and multiple watch. Prevention of accidental distress alert. File editing for emergency readiness. Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override.

Has a type approval of RMRS. Is agreed with GMDSS requirements. Has a type approval of River Register. Has a type approval of DMT.

Technical specifications

Parameters, function	Values
VHF section:
Class of emission	G3E (voice), G2B (DSC)
Communication system	Simplex/Semi-duplex
Programmed channels	Main version: 55 channels (RR Apendix 18) American version: Main version, USA channels, weather forecast channels Scandinavian version: Main version Fishing/Private channels
Power supply voltage	24 V DC, +30%, -10%
Display	24 characters x 2 lines, character 5x7 dots, backlit LCD
Transmitter:
Frequency range	155.00 - 161.475 MHz
Output power	25 W, reducible to1 W American version: Channels 67, 13 - automatic limit up to 1 W, manual override FULL
Frequency stability	1,5 kHz (from -20 to +55°C)
Time-out timer	Deactivates the transmitter after an interrupted transmission of more than 5 minutes
Receiver:
Frequency range	155.00 - 166.075 MHz
Receiving system	Double-conversion superheterodyne IF21.4 MHz and 455 kHz
AF Output power	3 W (build-in loud speaker) 2 mW (handset)
Audio Response De-emphasis	6 dB/oct +1/-3 dB
Sensitivity	5 dBµV at SINAD 20 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	70 dB (from +15°C to +35°C)
DSC Section:
Distress call and Message	Distress call attempt is transmitted as five consecutive calls. It is repeated after a random delay of between 3.5 and 4.5 min from the beginning of initial call.
Message storage (Receive)	50 distress messages plus 50 non-distress messages
Message storage (Transmit)	50 non-distress plus 99 files containing station ID, telephone No.
Interface	Navigational data: IEC61162 Printer: FURUNO MIF (with Interface box)
Alarm	Sound and visual
Receiver characteristics:
DSC frequency	CH 70
Calling sensitivity	Symbol error rate 10^-2, input -3 dBµV
Watch keeping	continuous watch on CH 70

A scope of delivery

Standard

Transceiver;
Handset;
Installation materials.

Optional

Whip antennas for VHF and DSC;
Coaxial antenna cable;
Power supply unit PR-300 220B/24V;
Printer PP-510;
Remote station RB-700;
Extension handset;
Mic receptacle box;
Interface IF-8500 for PP-510.