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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 non-
marine 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% SAIL-
MAIL/EMAIL READY, MARINE SSB RADIO W/INCLUDED
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA COUPLER

www.Furuno.com

FURUNO

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