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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4800 Model www.furuno.com...
  • Page 2 Electrical shock can result. power at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician. Use the correct fuse. Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or electrical shock. CAUTION Do not touch any part of the antenna when the equipment is transmitting.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This transmitter must not be co-located WARNING or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Do not open the equipment unless Note: This equipment has been tested totally familiar with electrical circuits. and found to comply with the FCC standards.
  • Page 4 Standard Steering compass compass ISEDC exposition aux radiations: 0.65 m 0.40 m FM-4800 0.70 m 0.45 m HS-4800 Cet équipement est conforme avec SP-4800 2.65 m 1.75 m ISEDC les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un contrôlé...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOREWORD ................... 1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............2 GETTING STARTED ............3 1.1 Emergency Call (CH16) .................. 3 1.2 How to Call another Channel (CH16 or CH9) ..........3 1.3 Channels 13 and 67 (USA Channel Group only) ..........4 CONTROLS ................
  • Page 6 CHANNEL WATCH ............47 5.1 Dual Channel ....................47 5.2 Triple Channel ....................47 SCAN .................. 49 6.1 Scan All ......................49 6.2 Scan All + 16 ....................49 6.3 Memory Scan ....................49 6.4 Memory Scan + 16 ..................50 6.5 Editing Memory Channel List ................
  • Page 7 10.8 Service Menu ....................76 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ........... 77 11.1 Channel Group .................... 77 11.2 Second Priority Channel ................77 11.3 Edit Channel Name ..................78 11.4 Private Channel ................... 79 DSC SETUP ................ 80 12.1 Individual Directory ..................80 12.1.1 Adding an Entry .................
  • Page 8 15.4.6 Extension Cable (Optional) ............. 106 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............108 MENU TREE ................116 SPECIFICATIONS ..............119 PACKING LIST ................121 OUTLINE DRAWINGS ..............125 INTERCONNECTION ..............132 TOOLS ..................133...

  • Page 9: Foreword

    FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FM-4800 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FM-4800 Marine VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world.

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION HANDSET SPEAKER HS-4800 SP-4800 Navnet Tztouch/2 VHF ANT EXTENSION NMEA2000 CABLE 12VDC External Speaker Horn Speaker EQUIPMENT NMEA0183 MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4800 MICROPHONE Standard Supply MIC-4800 Optional Supply Local Supply...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

     The total transmission should be within one minute.  The FM-4800 has DSC Distress calling, which can send a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. For more information, see section 4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. ...

  • Page 12: Channels 13 And 67 (Usa Channel Group Only)

    should be within 1 minute, but can be repeated at a 2-minute interval. Before contact another vessel, refer to the channel charts in the Appendix and select a proper channel (working channel) for use after initial contact. Monitor the proposed channel to ensure you won't be interrupting other traffic and then go back to CH16 to make your initial call.

  • Page 13: Controls

    2. CONTROLS This section describes the controls of the radio FM-4800, the microphone MIC-4800, the handset HS-4800. 2.1 Radio Description [DISTRESS]: Distress Key  Short press: Enter the distress nature selection and position manual input menu  Long press: Press the DISTRESS key for 4 seconds to send a distress call.

  • Page 14: Microphone

    Description ]: On / Off Key  Short press: Enter the display setup mode  Long press: Power on or power off ]: Back Key  On the home screen: No function  On other screens:  Short press: Clear entries, cancel calls, backspace the cursor, or back up to the previous screen ...
  • Page 15 Description [PTT]: Push-to-Talk Key Press and hold the key in radio mode to enable the radio for voice communication. Note: When the PTT key on the microphone is pressed continuously, transmission time is limited to five minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck PTT key.

  • Page 16: Handset

    2.3 Handset Description [PTT]: Push-to-Talk Key The transmitter is enabled for voice communications with another vessel. Note: When the PTT key on the microphone is pressed continuously, transmission time is limited to five minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck PTT key. In addition, Power is automatically reduced to protect against overheating due to continuous transmission.
  • Page 17 Description [VOL/SQL]: Volume / Squelch Control Press the key to switch between the volume adjust screen and the squelch adjust screen. [HI/LO]: High / Low Power Switch Press the switch to toggle between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low). [DISTRESS]: Distress Key ...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    3. HOME SCREEN Description : indicates high power such as 25 W. : indicates low power such as 1 W. : indicates internal and External GNSS. This icon disappears if there is no GNSS data. This icon flashes with 500ms when there is GNSS data before, but current internal GNSS and External GNSS are not fixed.
  • Page 19 Description Display location information including longitude, latitude, time, COG, and SOG. If there is no any information, it displays "NO GNSS DATA". Note There are three sensors including built-in sensor, NMEA2000 and NMEA0183. The last two are external sensors. Their priorities in descending order are described as follows: Built-in sensor: The GNSS data from this sensor enjoys the highest priority.

  • Page 20: Digital Selective Calling

    4. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4.1 General Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method to establish a radio call. DSC has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as a part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

  • Page 21: Dsc Distress Call

    4.3 DSC Distress Call FM-4800 can send and receive DSC distress calls. When FM-4800 receives GNSS signals, FM-4800 can also transmit the latitude and longitude of the vessel together with the DSC distress call. 4.3.1 How to Initiate a DSC Distress Call Note To transmit a DSC distress call, this vessel’s MMSI number must be entered into...
  • Page 22 Step 4 Initiate a DSC distress call with the nature of distress specified The FM-4800 is capable of transmitting a DSC distress call with the following distress categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Listing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, and MOB (Man Overboard).
  • Page 23 3.5-to-4.5-minute intervals until the call is canceled by the user, until an acknowledgement is received, or until the radio is turned off. The FM-4800 has a provision to pause the retransmitting of the distress call. To pause the distress call, select "PAUSE".
  • Page 24 Select "YES". Step 2 Step 3 Select "OK". Press and hold the PTT key to announce your situation. Step 4...

  • Page 25: How To Receive A Dsc Distress Call

    Select "OK" to return to the home screen. Step 5 4.3.2 How to Receive a DSC Distress Call When a DSC distress call is received, the emergency alarm sounds. Step 1 Rotate the Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm. Step 2 Optional: The display shows the MMSI of the vessel in distress.

  • Page 26: How To Initiate An Individual Call

    4.4.1 How to Initiate an Individual Call Enter the individual call interface On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Go to "DSC CALL > INDIVIDUAL". Step 2 The "INDIVIDUAL" interface appears on the screen. Initiate an individual call to a vessel registered in the individual directory Before you initiate an individual call from the individual directory, a vessel or...
  • Page 27  When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 5 working channel changes to the channel selected in Step 3. Select "OK" on the screen.
  • Page 28  When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 5 working channel changes to the channel selected in Step 3. Select "OK" on the screen.

  • Page 29: How To Receive An Individual Call

     When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 5 working channel changes to the channel selected in Step 3. Select "OK" on the screen.
  • Page 30  ACCEPT: Select the soft key to continue with the call and switch to the requested channel.  REJECT: Select the soft key to reject the call. After you select "REJECT", the following screen appears. Select a reason for rejecting the call, and then an "UNABLE ACK"...
  • Page 31 When the channel change mode is "MANUAL" When an individual call is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate the Step 1 Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm. The following screen appears. The screen shows the MMSI of the vessel calling and three soft keys:"ACCEPT", "REJECT", and "CANCEL". If the requested channel cannot comply, the screen only shows two soft keys: "REJECT"...

  • Page 32: Group Call

    4.5 Group Call This feature allows you to contact a group of specific vessels (for example, members of a yacht club) using DSC radios that have a group call function. When a group call is sent, all DSC radios in the group automatically switch to the channel specified in the call to prepare for voice communications.
  • Page 33 Step 4 Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to enter a new group name and MMSI. The maximum of entries is 40. Initiate a group call to a group registered in the directory On the "GROUP" interface, select "DIRECTORY". Step 1 Step 2 Select a group, and then press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "SELECT CH"...
  • Page 34 group to be called. If the group has no alias, the MMSI of this group will appear.  When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. Select "OK" to return to the home screen. Step 5 Step 6 Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the microphone.
  • Page 35  When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. Select "OK" to return to the home screen. Step 5 Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the microphone. Step 6 Initiate a group call by manually entering a group ID On the "GROUP"...

  • Page 36: How To Receive A Group Call

     When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. Select "OK" to return to the home screen. Step 5 Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the microphone. Step 6 4.5.2 How to Receive a Group Call When the channel change mode is "AUTO"...

  • Page 37: All Ships Call

    Select "ACCEPT" to switch to the requested channel. Step 2 Note If no key is pressed within 10 seconds, the radio automatically switches to the requested channel. Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the microphone. Step 3 When the channel change mode is "MANUAL"...

  • Page 38: How To Initiate An All Ships Call

     Safety call: This type of call is used to transmit safety information (for example, an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid, and an important meteorological message) to other vessels. This call is the same as saying "Security, Security, Security".

  • Page 39: How To Receive An All Ships Call

    4.6.2 How to Receive an All Ships Call The channel change of your radio has two modes: "AUTO" and "MANUAL". Different channel change modes lead to different operations when you receive an All Ships call. For information about how to set the channel change mode, see section 11.3 Channel Change Mode.

  • Page 40: Position Request Call

    When the channel change mode is "MANUAL" When an All Ships call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. Press Step 1 any key to stop the alarm. The following screen appears. The screen shows the MMSI of the vessel calling and two soft keys: "ACCEPT" and "CANCEL". If the requested channel cannot comply, the screen only shows the "CANCEL"...
  • Page 41 Initiate a position request call to a vessel registered in the directory Before you initiate a position request call from the individual directory, a vessel or person's name and the MMSI number associated with the vessel you want to transmit the call should be added to the individual directory. For information about how to add entries to individual directory, see section 11.1.1 Adding an Entry.
  • Page 42 When the radio receives an acknowledgement, the radio screen shows Step 3 the requested position information. Select the "OK" soft key or the Back key to return to the home screen. Note If the requested vessel cannot obtain its position, your radio will receive false position information as shown below.
  • Page 43  When the CH70 is idle, the following screens appear, and the radio waits for an acknowledgement. When the radio receives an acknowledgement, the radio screen shows Step 3 the requested position information. Select the "OK" soft key or the Back key to return to the home screen.
  • Page 44 Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to enter the MMSI of an individual Step 2 contact, and then press the Menu/DSC control.  When CH70 is busy, the following screen appears. You can wait without pressing any key until CH70 is idle. ...

  • Page 45: How To Receive A Position Request Call

    4.7.2 How to Receive a Position Request Call The "POSITION ACK" has three options: "MANUAL", "AUTO", and "IGNORE". For information about how to set the "POSITION ACK", see section 11.5 Position Acknowledgement. When "POSITION ACK" is set to "IGNORE", your radio has no response or log.

  • Page 46: Auto Position Polling

    After the position information is sent, the following interface appears on the screen. Select "OK" to return to the home screen. 4.8 Auto Position Polling This feature allows FM-4800 to automatically send a position request call at certain intervals. This feature must first be enabled from the "ACTIVATION" menu, then the vessel addresses must be set from the "SELECT ADDRESS"...

  • Page 47: Calls

    Go to "DSC CALL > AUTO POS POLLING". Step 2 The "AUTO POS POLLING" interface appears on the screen. Select "ACTIVATION". Step 3 The "ACTIVATION" interface appears on the screen. The screen shows two soft keys: "START" and "STOP".  START: Select the soft key to start automatic position polling.

  • Page 48: How To Monitor Position

    Select "SELECT ADDRESS". Step 3 The "SELECT ADDRESS" interface appears on the screen. You can add at most four directories. Select a directory. Step 4 Note You need to select at least one directory first to start the auto position polling. 4.8.3 How to Monitor Position On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN...

  • Page 49: Dsc Log

    The FM-4800 can store logs for the latest 40 received distress calls, the latest 10 received position request calls, the latest 40 received other calls, the latest 40...

  • Page 50: Dsc Test

    The "RX POS REQ LOG" and "TX ACK LOG" are cleared each time the equipment is restarted. To view a log, do as follows: On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Step 2 Select "DSC CALL".
  • Page 51 Enter the DSC test interface On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Step 2 Select "DSC CALL". Select "DSC TEST" to enter the "DSC TEST" interface on the screen, as Step 3 shown below.
  • Page 52 When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 4 following page appears. It means the radio you called has received the call. Select "OK" to return to the previous screen. Initiate a DSC test call from the "RECENT CALLS" On the "DSC TEST"...
  • Page 53 When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 4 following page appears. It means the radio you called has received the call. Select "OK" to return to the previous screen. Initiate a DSC test call by manually entering an MMSI number Step 1 On the "DSC TEST"...
  • Page 54 When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 4 following page appears. It means the radio you called has received the call. Select "OK" to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 55: Channel Watch

    5. CHANNEL WATCH 5.1 Dual Channel Dual channel scans two channels for communications. One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is CH16. The following is how the DUAL CH feature works when a signal is received on one of the channel: ...
  • Page 56  If a signal is received on CH16, the radio stops and listens only to CH16 until communication ends and then starts TRIPLE CH scan again. For information about how to set the second priority channel, see section 10.2 Second Priority Channel. Step 1 Press and rotate the Volume/Squelch control to adjust the squelch until the background noise disappears.

  • Page 57: Scan

    6. SCAN This feature allows you to select a scan mode to find the broadcasting channels. The available scan modes are as follows: SCAN ALL, SCAN ALL + 16, MEMORY SCAN, and MEMORY SCAN + 16. 6.1 Scan All Scan All mode scans all channels in sequence. On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU"...

  • Page 58: Memory Scan + 16

    6.4 Memory Scan + 16 Memory Scan + 16 mode scans all memory channels in sequence, and checks CH16 after each programmed channel. Note Before you enable the Memory Scan +16 mode, at least one channel should be set as the memory channel. For information about how to set memory channels, see section 6.5 Editing Memory Channel List.
  • Page 59 On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Go to "SCAN > EDIT MEMORY CH > ALL OFF". Step 2 "MEM" icons disappear on the display. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 3 How to add a channel to the memory channel list On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN...
  • Page 60 Press the Menu/DSC control to remove the channel from the memory Step 4 channel list. The "MEM" icon disappears on the display. Step 5 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 61: Weather Mode

    7 Weather Mode 7. Weather Mode When the product works on the USA or CAN channel, the weather mode is enabled. In this case, you can monitor the weather report from National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Weather mode Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Select "WEATHER MODE".
  • Page 62 Select ON or OFF to enable or disable the feature. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 4 interface.

  • Page 63: Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom

    7 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom 8. Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Note When receiving DSC calls in the Fog Horn mode or the Hailer mode, the radio exits the Fog Horn mode or the Hailer mode and enters the call receiving interface. 8.1 Fog Horn This feature sounds certain international standard fog horn tones through the speaker.
  • Page 64 To stop the fog horn, release the PTT key. Step 3 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 4 Use the manual yelp The Manual Yelp feature allows you to manually start the predefined alarm in emergencies.
  • Page 65 7 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom When the horn is silent, press the Back key to return to the previous Step 3 screen. Sound warning signals Warning Function Remarks Signal For ship passing. The lengths and timing of the horn blasts are controlled by pressing and holding the PTT key Manual on the microphone.
  • Page 66 Warning Function Remarks Signal 2s 3s 120s Stopped Signal For sailboats, tug One 3-secondblast, followed by one 2-second boats and tow interval, one 1-second blast, one boats underway. 2-secondinterval and one 1-second blast. Repeated every 120 seconds. 2s 1s 2s1s Sailboat 120s Sailboat Signal...

  • Page 67: Hailer

    7 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Warning Function Remarks Signal 120s Anchored Signal For vessels Two bell tones of 0.5 seconds, a bell tone of1.5 aground. second followed by a rapidly ringing bell tone for a duration of about 5 seconds, followed by two bell tone of 0.5 seconds and a bell tone of 1.5seconds.

  • Page 68: Intercom

    Press and hold the PTT key to talk. Step 3 Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the hailer. Step 4 You can adjust the talking volume. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 5 8.3 Intercom The Intercom feature allows the intercommunication between the radio and a...

  • Page 69: Edit Handset Name

    7 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom The "INTERCOM" interface appears on the screen. Here "River" is the alias of handset to be connected remotely. Step 3 Select the handset to initiate a call. Step 4 Press and hold the PTT key to talk. Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the handset.
  • Page 70 Select "EDIT HANDSET NAME". Step 3 The “HANDSET LIST” interface appears on the screen. Select a desired handset. Step 4 Step 5 Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to enter a new handset name for the current selected handset. Step 6 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the new handset name and return to the previous screen.

  • Page 71: Setting Mmsi

    9 SETTING MMSI 9. SETTING MMSI You can register a MMSI and view the registered MMSI. For information about how to set MMSI number of your vessel, see section 4.2.2 How to Enter Your MMSI Number.

  • Page 72: General Setup

    10. GENERAL SETUP 10.1 Display Setup This feature allows you to set the backlight and contrast of the screen. 10.1.1 Adjusting the Backlight On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Step 2 Go to "GENERAL SETUP >...

  • Page 73: Units

    10.2 Units 10.2.1 Time Format This feature allows you to set how the time displays on the radio screen. Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "GENERAL SETUP > UNITS > TIME FORMAT". Step 2 Select "12 HOUR"...

  • Page 74: Speed

    Select the time offset of your location. Step 3 Step 4 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous interface. 10.2.3 Speed This feature allows you to set the unit of measurement for sailing speed. Note A GNSS receiver should be connected to the radio or the "INTERNAL GNSS"...

  • Page 75: Bearing

    Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 4 interface. 10.2.4 Bearing This feature allows you to set the mode (magnetic or true). Note A GNSS receiver should be connected to the radio or the "INTERNAL GNSS" should be set to "ON"...

  • Page 76: Key Beep

    10.3 Key Beep This feature allows you to set the volume level of the beep that is emitted when a key is pressed. Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "GENERAL SETUP > KEY BEEP". Step 2 The following interface appears on the screen.

  • Page 77: Cog/Sog Display

    obtained through the internal GNSS. In the "GNSS SETUP" interface, select "INTERNAL GNSS". Step 1 The following interface appears on the screen. Select "ON" or "OFF". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 3 interface.

  • Page 78: I/O Port Setup

    Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to input your position. Step 2 After you input all information, press the Menu/DSC control to save the Step 3 setting and return to the previous interface. 10.5 I/O Port Setup This section allows you to set whether to output GNSS, DSC and AIS data and allows you to select the port for outputting these data.

  • Page 79: Gnss Output

    Select "NMEA2000" or "NMEA0183". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 3 interface. 10.5.3 GNSS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the GNSS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" interface, select "GNSS OUTPUT". Step 1 The following interface appears on the screen.

  • Page 80: Ais Output

    Select "ON" or "OFF". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 3 interface. 10.5.5 AIS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the AIS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" interface, select "AIS OUTPUT". Step 1 The following interface appears on the screen.

  • Page 81: Software Version

    10.6.2 Software Version This feature allows you to view software versions of the radio and connected units. In the "SYSTEM INFO" interface, select "SOFTWARE VERSION". Step 1 The "SOFTWARE VERSION" interface appears on the screen. Select "OWN UNIT" to view the version of the radio, or select "ALL UNIT" Step 2 to view to view the versions of the radio and connected units.

  • Page 82: Diagnostic Test

    After you view the information, press the Menu/DSC control to return to Step 3 the previous screen. 10.6.3 Diagnostic Test This feature allows you to test items as shown in the following table. You can also see explanations of testing results in the following table. Testing Item Explanation of Testing Result OK: There is a GNSS data source.

  • Page 83: Factory Reset

    In the "SYSTEM INFO" interface, select "DIAGNOSTIC TEST". Step 1 The "SYSTEM TEST" interface appears on the screen. Select the item requiring testing. Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to start testing. Step 3 When the test is over, press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 4 10.6.4 Factory Reset...

  • Page 84: Service Menu

    Select a “FOG HORN FREQ”. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 4 screen. 10.8 Service Menu This menu is available only for your dealer.

  • Page 85: Channel Function Setup

    11. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 11.1 Channel Group This feature allows you to select a channel group among International, USA, and Canada channel groups. Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "CH FUNCTION SETUP > CH GROUP". Step 2 The following interface appears on the screen.

  • Page 86: Edit Channel Name

    Select a channel. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to set the channel to the second priority Step 4 channel and then return to the previous screen. 11.3 Edit Channel Name When the radio mode is in use, the display shows a name under the channel number selected.

  • Page 87: Private Channel

    11 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETU Press the Menu/DSC control to save the new channel name and return to Step 5 the previous screen. 11.4 Private Channel This feature allows you to select a private channel. Note The "PRIVATE CH" menu is available only when the channel group is set to "INTERNATIONAL".

  • Page 88: Dsc Setup

    12. DSC SETUP 12.1 Individual Directory This feature allows you to save vessels' names or persons' names and the MMSI numbers associated with vessels you want to transmit individual calls, position request calls, and DSC test calls. 12.1.1 Adding an Entry You can add 200 entries at most.

  • Page 89: Editing An Entry

    12.1.2 Editing an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > INDIV DIRECTORY". Step 2 The following interface appears on the screen. Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following interface appears on the screen. Select "EDIT".

  • Page 90: Deleting An Entry

    After you finish entering the information, press the Menu/DSC control to Step 6 save the setting and return to the previous screen. 12.1.3 Deleting an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > INDIV DIRECTORY". Step 2 The following interface appears on the screen.

  • Page 91: Group Directory

    Select "YES". Step 5 The directory is deleted and the radio returns to the previous screen. 12.2 Group Directory This feature allows you to add, edit or delete groups the radio belongs to. 12.2.1 Adding an Entry Step 1 Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Go to "DSC SETUP >...

  • Page 92: Editing An Entry

    12.2.2 Editing an Entry Step 1 Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Go to "DSC SETUP > GROUP DIRECTORY". Step 2 The following interface appears on the screen. Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following interface appears on the screen. Select "EDIT".

  • Page 93: Deleting An Entry

    12.2.3 Deleting an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Step 2 Go to "DSC SETUP > GROUP DIRECTORY". The following interface appears on the screen. Select the entry needing deleting. Step 3 The following interface appears on the screen. Select "DELETE".

  • Page 94: Individual Acknowledgement

    "MANUAL", you need to manually change the channel. When you select "AUTO", the radio automatically switches to the designated channel after 10 seconds without user intervention. Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Step 2 Go to "DSC SETUP >...

  • Page 95: Test Acknowledgement

     MANUAL: Select the soft key, and then you need to send an acknowledgement manually upon a call request.  AUTO: Select the soft key, and then the radio sends an acknowledgement automatically upon a call request.  IGNORE: Select the soft key, and then the radio ignores the call request without sending an acknowledgement.

  • Page 96: Timeout

    Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous Step 4 screen. 12.8 Timeout This feature allows you to set the number of minutes the radio should keep a given screen displayed before it restores the standby display, if no radio operation is detected.

  • Page 97: Atis Setup

    13. ATIS SETUP The FM-4800 supports the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) used in Inland waterways in Europe. In the ATIS mode, the radio transmits a unique ATIS code each time the PTT key is released at the end of a transmission. You should check with your local marine regulatory authority in your country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code.
  • Page 98  To enable the ATIS feature, select "ON". If you haven't entered the ATIS ID, you are required to enter the ID first.  To disable the ATIS feature, select "OFF".

  • Page 99: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

     The supply voltage range to the radio must be within 10.8 to 15.6 VDC.  Use only FURUNO-approved accessories and replacement parts.  In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    14.2 Troubleshooting When the FM-4800 does not work properly, you can follow the following troubleshooting procedures to fix it. Probable Phenomena Solution Cause Check the 10.8 to 15.6 VDC Step 1 No DC voltage battery connections and the to the radio, or The radio cannot fuse.
  • Page 101 Probable Phenomena Solution Cause is selected. The icon Too high or too Confirm that the connected power appears on power supply voltage is within 10.8 to 15.6 the home screen. supply voltage VDC. Accessory Check the NMEA2000 or NMEA0183 cable cable connection.

  • Page 102: Installation

    15. INSTALLATION 15.1 Equipment Lists Standard supply Name Type Remarks Radio FM-4800 Microphone MIC-4800 Installation Materials Cushion, Template, 1 set Tapping screw, UHF connector Accessories Soft cover, Hanger, Hanger knob, 1 set Microphone Hanger Documents 1 set Manual, Packing list...
  • Page 103 Name Type Code no. Remarks w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-010 000-167-968-11 (heavy), 1m w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-020 000-167-969-11 (heavy), 2m w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-060 000-167-970-11 (heavy), 6m w/connector (heavy), CB-05BFFM-010 000-167-971-11 w/connector (heavy), CB-05BFFM-020 000-167-972-11 w/connector (heavy), CB-05BFFM-060 000-167-973-11 T-Connector, FRU-MM1MF1MF1001 001-507-050 Micro style:3 Mini style:2, NC-050505-FMF-TS001 000-160-507-10 micro style:1 Micro style, male,...

  • Page 104: Mounting

    15.2 Mounting 15.2.1 How to Install the Radio For desktop mounting Put the hanger in a location where it is easy to install the FM-4800 radio. Step 1 Fix the hanger with four screws. Step 2 Step 3 Set the radio to the hanger.
  • Page 105 Radio Tapping screw (PA4.0*25) For hanging mounting Step 1 Put the hanger in a location where it is easy to install the FM-4800 radio. Fix the hanger with four screws. Step 2 Set the radio to the hanger. Step 3 Tighten the knob bolts on both sides of the hanger.

  • Page 106: How To Install The Microphone

    15.2.2 How to Install the Microphone Determine a location where it is easy to install the microphone hanger. Step 1 Step 2 Fix the hanger with two screws. Place the microphone into the hanger. Step 3 15.2.3 How to Install the Handset (Optional) Determine a location where it is easy to install the handset hanger.

  • Page 107: How To Install The Speaker (Optional)

    15.2.4 How to Install the Speaker (Optional) For desktop mounting Put the hanger in a location where it is easy to install the SP-4800. Step 1 Fix the hanger with four screws. Step 2 Set the speaker to the bracket. Step 3 Tighten the knob bolts on both sides of the hanger.

  • Page 109: Soft Cover

    15.3 Soft Cover Remove the antenna connector cover on the rear back of the unit. Step 1 Slightly press the four corners in circle and plastic in rectangular in place. Step 2 15.4 Wiring 15.4.1 Overview...

  • Page 110: Antenna

    15.4.2 Antenna Requirements for the antenna Any good quality antenna that meets the requirements shown below can be used.  Frequency range: 155 to 164 MHz  Impedance: 50 ohms  Polarization: Vertical  Handling power: 30 W or more ...
  • Page 111 Wiring Remove the antenna connector cover on the rear back of the unit. Step 1 Step 2 Insert the antenna cable into the antenna connector. Tighten the antenna hand tight. Step 3 Step 4 Secure the cable with the electrical cable. Waterproofing the Connection Step 1 Take the Self-bonding tape in the length of about 100 mm.

  • Page 112: Ground Cable

    Connect the UHF antenna to the radio and tighten it clockwise. Step 2 Slightly stretch one end of the Self-bonding tape and wind it clockwise on Step 3 the antenna head. Step 4 Wrap around the cable. 15.4.3 Ground Cable Loosen the screw on the rear back of the unit.
  • Page 113 Step 2 Referring to the figure below, place heat shrink tubes on the wires, and then solder the connection point. Step 3 Move the heat shrink tubes to the soldered connection, and then apply heat to the tubes. Secure the cable with electrical tape. Step 4...

  • Page 114: Nmea2000 Connector (Can Bus Connector)

    All the CAN bus devices can be incorporated into the NMEA2000 network. For detailed information about CAN bus wiring, see “Furuno CAN bus Network Design Guide” (Type : TIE-00170) on Tech-Net), or contact your dealer.
  • Page 115 Place the seal, cable holder, and waterproof cover sequentially around the Step 3 extended cable. Fasten the nut. Step 4 Fasten the three tapping screws. Step 5 Fasten the cover on the extended cable and tighten it. Step 6 Max 30m Wrap the electrical tape Waterproof Seal...

  • Page 116: Channel Assignments

    CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS The following channel charts are provided for your reference. International Channel Chart TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 156.050 160.650 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.100 160.700 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.150 160.750 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) Public Correspondence (marine operator), 156.200 160.800 Duplex...
  • Page 117 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 156.025 160.625 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) Public Correspondence (marine operator), 156.075 160.675 Duplex Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (marine operator), 156.125 160.725 Duplex Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (marine operator), 156.175 160.775 Duplex Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (marine operator), 156.225 160.825...
  • Page 118 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 157.425 157.425 Simplex Port operation, Ship Movement 1019 156.950 156.950 Simplex Port Operations, Ship Movement 1020 157.000 157.000 Simplex Port Operations, Ship Movement 1024 157.200 157.200 Simplex 1025 157.250 157.250 Simplex Inter-ship (digital only) 1026 157.300 157.300 Simplex 1027 157.350...
  • Page 119 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Commercial. VTS in selected areas. 156.550 156.550 Simplex VDSMS 156.600 156.600 Simplex Port Operations. VTS in selected areas. Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships > 20m length maintain a listening 156.650 156.650 Simplex watch on this channel in US waters. Low power (1 W) initially Power override 156.700...
  • Page 120 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only. 156.375 156.375 Simplex Low power (1 W) initially Power override 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non-Commercial. VDSMS 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non-Commercial. VDSMS Digital Selective Calling 156.525 156.525 (voice communications not allowed) Non-Commercial.
  • Page 121 Note VDSMS (VHF Digital Small Message Services): Transmissions of short digital messages in accordance with RTCM Standard 12301.1 are allowed. Canada Channel Chart TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 156.050 160.650 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.100 160.700 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.150 160.750 Duplex...
  • Page 122 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 157.200 161.800 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.250 161.850 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 161.850 Duplex (Receive only) 157.300 161.900 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.350 161.950 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.400 162.000 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 162.000 (Receive only) 156.025...
  • Page 123 TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.775 156.775 Simplex Low power (1 W) only Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.825 156.825 Simplex Low power (1 W) only Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.875 156.875 Simplex Low power (1 W) only 156.925 156.925 Simplex Non-commercial (recreational)

  • Page 124: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE MAIN MENU Bold Italic : Default, Under Line : “FACTORY RESET” items ├ DSC CALL │ ├ INDIVIDUAL (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALL, MANUAL ID) │ ├ GROUP (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALL, MANUAL ID) │ ├ ALL SHIPS (SAFETY, URGENCY) │ ├...
  • Page 125 │ │ ├ SPEED (KNOTS, MILE/HOUR, KILOMETER/HOUR) │ │ └ BEARING (TRUE, MAGNETIC) │ ├ KEY BEEP (OFF, LEVEL1, LEVEL2, LEVEL3, MAX) │ ├ GNSS SETUP │ │ ├ INTERNAL GNSS (ON, OFF) │ │ ├ COG/SOG DISPLAY (ON, OFF) │...
  • Page 126 HAILER VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) HAILER TAKING VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) HAILER LISTENING VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) INTERCOM VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1)

  • Page 127: Specifications

    1.2 Frequency stability 1.3 Communication system Simplex / Semi-duplex 1.4 Antenna impedance 50 ohms 1.5 Display Monochrome, 192×128 dot (FM-4800, HS-4800) 2. TRANSMITTER 2.1 Frequency Range 156.025 MHz to 162.000MHz ( International) 156.025 MHz to 157.425MHz( USA and Canada) 2.2 Output power 25W max., 1W at power reduction...
  • Page 128 5 A (at 25W output, with all options) Receive : 2.5 A (at 3W audio output) Standby : 10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION -15 ℃ to +55 ℃ 10.1 Ambient temperature 93% or less at +40 ℃ 10.2 Relative humidity 10.3 Degree of protection IP67 (FM-4800, HS-4800, SP-4800)

  • Page 129: Packing List

    PACKING LIST...

  • Page 133: Outline Drawings

    OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4800 Desktop mounting...
  • Page 134 Flush mounting...
  • Page 135 Hanger Mounting...
  • Page 136 MIC-4800 Desktop mounting and Bulkhead (Wall)
  • Page 137 HS-4800 Desktop mounting and Bulkhead (Wall)
  • Page 138 SP-4800 Desktop Mount...
  • Page 139 Flush mounting...

  • Page 140: Interconnection

    INTERCONNECTION...

  • Page 141: Tools

    TOOLS Name Name Diagonal pliers Utility knife Philips screwdriver Wire stripper Flathead screwdriver Electric iron Adjustable wrench Heat-shrink tube Heat gun Waterproof adhesive tape Marker Electric drill Multimeter Drill ESD-preventive gloves Electric saw ESD-preventive wrist strap...

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