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The FURUNO FM-8700 is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF
radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC
modem, a CH 70 watch receiver, and a duplexer unit. It complies
with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general com-
munications.
The FM-8700 offers simplex/ full-duplex voice communications
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 trans-
mission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Indi-
vidual telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call). Distress alert
can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to pre-
vent accidental activation. The FM-8700 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-8700 are
• Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installa-
tion on a navigation console or at the conning position
• Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
IMO A. 694(17)
IMO A. 803(19)
IMO A. 524(13)
IMO MSC 68(68), MSC/Circ.862
IEC-61097-3/7/8
IEC-60945 (3rd edition)
IEC-61162-1
ETS 300 338, 301 033, 300 162
ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.689-2
• Full-duplex communications
• Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stabil-
ity 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
DSC 0550192004 (version 1.06)
RT 0550193004 (version 1.04)