Furuno 1751 Operator's Manual page 9

FOREWORD
Features
Your unit has a large variety of functions, all contained in a remarkably small cabinet.
• All Controls respond immediately to the operator's command and each time a touchpad is
pressed, the corresponding change can be seen on the screen.
• Daylight viewing radar especially designed for small craft and sailing yachts.
• Traditional FURUNO reliability and quality in a compact, lightweight and low-cost radar.
• Field-proven, heavy duty gearbox and attractive 2.1-ft open radiator capable of withstand-
ing 80-kt wind velocity.
• High definition 18 centimeter raster-scan display.
• 8 levels of target quantization for high target definition without problems associated with
single-level quantization systems.
• Automatic tuning for easy operation.
• Main function controlled with touchpads, while less often used functions controlled thru
"Menu" display.
• On-screen alpha-numeric readout of all operational information.
• Near maintenance-free design enhances reliability.
• Maximum fourteen ranges from 0.25 to 24 nautical miles.
• 3 pulselengths and pulse repetition rates automatically selected, for optimum short-range
to long-range performance.
• EBL (Electronic Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range Marker), Guard Alarm and
Cursor controlled by a trackball.
• Guard zone alarm, shift and zoom provided as standard features.
• "Watchman" feature periodically transmits the radar to check for radar targets which may
be approaching own ship.
• Operates on 10.2 to 40.0VDC power supply and consumes only 47W. A unique "Economy"
mode provided to reduce power consumption to 25W during stand-by periods. Protection
against reverse polarity and excessive voltage provided.
• Ship's position in latitude/longitude (or Loran C time differences (TDs)), range/bearing
to a waypoint, ship's speed, heading and course optionally shown in the bottom text area.
(External navigator which can output such data in NMEA0183 or FURUNO CIF format
required.)
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