Furuno RC-1500-1T, Operator'S Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this DSC/Watch Receiver. We are confident you will discover why
FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Dedicated in the design and manufacture of marine electronics equipment for half a century,
FURUNO Electric Company has gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the industry.
This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our worldwide distribution and service
network.
Please carefully read and follow the safety information and operating and maintenance
instructions set forth in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment and conduct any
maintenance. Your DSC/Watch Receiver will perform to the utmost of its ability only if it is
operated and maintained in accordance with the correct procedures.
Features
Connected to an SSB radiotelephone, the DSC-60 generates and receives digital selective calls
for quick and efficient establishment of distress, urgency, safety and routine communications
with other ships and coast stations that install any MF/HF DSC facilities. Data is displayed on a
large, easy-to-read backlit LCD. Operation is simplified by the use of few keys and easy-to-follow
menus.
The main features are
• DSC Terminal, DSC Watch Receiver, DSC General Watch Receiver (option) and MF/HF
Radiotelephone Remote Station all contained in a compact and light-weight cabinet.
• Fully meets GMDSS carriage requirements. Large LCD of 160-character indication.
• Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
IMO A. 694(17)
IMO A. 806(19)
IMO A. 813(19)
IMO MSC 68(68)
IEC-61097-3/8/9
IEC-60945 (3
rd
edition)
IEC-61162-1
ETS-300/338
ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.1082-1
• Scan watch feature scans operator-programmed DSC frequencies.
• Remote operation optionally available.
• Automatic position and time input and update with connection of EPFS (Electronic Position-
Fixing Equipment).
• Optional printer can automatically print out received messages and test results.
• Log stores 50 each of latest ordinary, distress and transmitted messages, in separate
memory blocks.