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Furuno FM-4800: specifications

Furuno FM-4800, from the VHF radios family.

Sources and technical context

Weight
1.7 kg

Technical specifications

ChannelsInternational, USA and Canada
Communication systemSimplex / Semi-duplex
Transmit power w25 (1 W at power reduction)
Modulation16K0G3E (F3E) Voice, 16K0G2B (F2B) DSC
DSCYes
AIS receiverYes
Built-in GPSYes
Gps accuracy10 m
Weather channelYes
DisplayMonochrome, 192 x 128 dot
Nmea0183Yes
Current a5.0 max
Operating temp range c-15°C to +55°C
Frequency range tx mhz156.025 to 162.000 MHz
Frequency range rx mhz155.500 to 162.0375 MHz
Hailer w30
Voltage12.0 VDC (-10%, +30%)
Transmit power (W)25
Ingress protection (IP)IP67

Functions

FunctionsNMEA 2000

Display

IP ratingIP67

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the FM-4800 against Vesper Marine Cortex V1 · Standard Horizon GX1400 · Icom IC-M330GE, within the VHF radios family.

CharacteristicFuruno FM-4800Vesper Marine Cortex V1Standard Horizon GX1400Icom IC-M330GE
DSCyesyesyesyes
Built-in GPSyesyesnoyes
AIS receiveryesyesnono
Transmit power (W)25n/a2525
Ingress protection (IP)IP67IPX7IPX8IPX7
NMEA 2000yesyesnono
Classe DSCn/an/aITU-R M.493-13 Class D DSC (Europe: M.493-14)Class D DSC
Compatibilityyesyesnono

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