FURUNO VHF Radio FM-8900S

The FM-8900S is a cost-effective integrated marine VHF radio system, consisting of a 25W VHF radiotelephone, DSC modem, and CH70 watch receiver. It complies with GMDSS transmission requirements for safety and general communications.
The FM-8900S provides semi-duplex voice communication on ITU channels in the maritime mobile VHF band. Features include dual watch (DW), enabling continuous monitoring of CH16 and another selected frequency.
Data is displayed on an extra-large, clear color LCD. Operation is simplified with few buttons and an easy-to-use menu. The built-in DSC function generates and receives digital selective calls, facilitating rapid and efficient distress, urgency, and routine communication with vessels and coast stations equipped with any VHF DSC device. It offers a full suite of Class A DSC functions, suitable for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as general call formats (individual calls, all ships, and group calls). Distress alerts can be transmitted easily, with safeguards against accidental activation. The FM-8900S maintains continuous monitoring of CH70 even while using another VHF channel. Audiovisual alerts are provided for received DSC messages.

Key Features:
General
Full compliance with the following standards: EN 300 698-1, EN 301 925, ITU-R M.493-13,
ITU-R M.541-9, ITU-R M.689-2, EN 300 338-1, EN 300 338-2.
Automatic position input via manual control
Optional printer automatically prints received DSC messages and test results.

DSC
Distress, urgency, safety, and routine calls
On-the-fly editing of files during emergencies
Standard PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) performance
Logs can store 50 routine, distress, and transmitted messages separately, saved in individual memory blocks.
Select an address from the AIS target list connected to a FURUNO AIS transponder/receiver.

VHF
Voice communication
Channel scanning on VHF
Simplified channel setup
Replay of the last 120 seconds of automatically recorded received audio
Capable of connecting up to 4 remote stations (RB-8900) (not available in DSC function).

Program Number
Location PC Board Program No. Version
FM-8900S MAIN (05P0843) 0550249 01.xx
HS-8900 HS CONT (05P0781B) 0550250 01.xx
Note: xx: minor revisions

Product Features:
Semi-duplex 25W VHF radio with built-in Class A DSC and CH70 watch receiver
Fully compliant with GMDSS carriage requirements for SOLAS vessels
High-contrast 4.3-inch bright color LCD for easy readability
High-quality speaker for enhanced noise reduction and improved sound quality
Quick access to Channel 16 key
Simple channel selection via rotary control or direct keypad entry
Access to vessel position and time via GPS interface
ATIS signal transmission for inland waterway use