3.6.1 Position call: requesting other ship’s position.................................................3-22
3.6.2 Position call: other ship requests your position...............................................3-24
3.7 Polling Call................................................................................................................3-25
3.7.1 Sending a polling call......................................................................................3-25
3.7.2 Receiving a polling call...................................................................................3-27
3.8 Neutral Craft Call.......................................................................................................3-29
3.8.1 Sending a neutral craft call.............................................................................3-29
3.8.2 Receiving a neutral craft call...........................................................................3-29
3.9 Medical Transport Call...............................................................................................3-30
3.9.1 Sending a medical transport call.....................................................................3-30
3.9.2 Receiving a medical transport call..................................................................3-31
3.10 Log File......................................................................................................................3-32
4. BASIC SETUP
4.1 Alarm Setup.................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Auto ACK Setup..........................................................................................................4-3
4.3 Erasing Logs...............................................................................................................4-5
4.4 Memory Channel Setup...............................................................................................4-6
4.5 Message File Entry......................................................................................................4-7
4.6 Position Setup............................................................................................................4-11
4.7 Print Out Setup..........................................................................................................4-12
4.8 Volume Setup............................................................................................................4-13
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5. SYSTEM SETUP
5.1 Displaying Self ID......................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Displaying Group ID L ist.......................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Naming Intercom.......................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Displaying Program Version......................................................................................5-3
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Maintenance..............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................6-1
6.3 Daily Test...................................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Error Message...........................................................................................................6-3
6.5 Parts Location...........................................................................................................6-3 APPENDIX......................................................................................................AP-1
Menu Tree.......................................................................................................................AP-1
Marine VHF Channel Lists...............................................................................................AP-3 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)........................................................................AP-14
INDEX...............................................................................................................IN-1 Declaration of conformity
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FOREWORD
A Word to FM-8800D/FM-8800S Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-8800S VHF
Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has
become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable
reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of
the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function
unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the
recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are
achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
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Features
The FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-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 (Inpidual telephone, All Ships,
Group and Area Call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an
arrangement is provided to prevent accidental activation. The FM-8800D/
FM-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/FM-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.493-10, M.541-8, M.689-2
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 (V1.1.1), 301 925 (V1.1.1)
? Full-duplex communications: FM-8800D
? 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/FM-8800S: 0550215-02
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The FM-8800D/FM-8800S is a highly advanced 25 W VHF transceiver with DSC
terminal. It is designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of marine
communications, and complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety
and general communications.
VHF CH 70 RX
Category of units
Antenna
All other units Exposed to weather Protected from weather
Category
Unit
: Standard
: Option
