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FURUNO UNIVERSAL AIS FA-100

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Furuno, the largest U.S. supplier of GMDSS equipment, is proud to introduce the new FA100 AIS (Automatic Identification System). >• FCC, USCG & BSH type accepted

V Satisfies all international and U.S. requirements at a very competitive price >• Backed by the largest global service network > Simple installation utilizing standard 1-inch antenna mounts >• Low cost, single unit display design with built-in transponder provides high reliability and easy component access >- Pilot Plug port with optional Pilot Plug/Cable >• 12VDC or 24VDC direct power connection > High contrast, scrollable LCD display and keyboard satisfies all IMO requirements without need for external control or connections > Interfaces for AIS compatible radar, ECDIS or PC. Future expansion capabilities for Long Range AIS operation & TCP/IP LAN connections >• Standard FA100 transponder display shows CPA/TCPA, COG/SOG and

Ship names graphically or in text form > Multiple data inputs/outputs for external equipment and AIS control or short messaging >- 12 Channel built-in GPS receiver, DGPS ready

Circle 234 on Reader Service Card www.Furuno.com

NAME

MV ORCA

CALL SIGN MGJA

IAT AT 22 06SON r,9 I ON 122 41.3920W

POSITION FIXING DEVICE

POSITION ACCURACY LOW

M NAV STATE rMtrlct manoamrabllity ' MMSI 123252521

JUn IMO 585647891

SHIP LENGTH 100m - SHIP WIDTH 20m

SHIP DRAFT 6. Om > IN DESTINATION ' RAHAMS

KTA O-WM 16:00

AIS VERSION 0

ARPA FUSION TARGET ••

SHIP t CARGO TYPt

AIS target symbols and detailed information can be overlaid on your Furuno FAR-28x5, FR-21x5 or

FR-15x5 series radar with an optional radar plot- ting module.

Everything else is a compromise!