Foreword - Furuno Marine Radar Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO MODEL 1832/1932/1942 Marine
Radar. We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous with
quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company
has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innova-
tive and dependable marine electronics equip-
ment. This dedication to excellence is furthered
by our extensive global network of agents and
dealers.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet
the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless properly installed and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow
the recommended procedures for installation,
operation and maintenance.
While this unit can be installed by the purchaser,
any purchaser who has doubts about his or her
technical abilities may wish to have the unit
installed by a FURUNO representative or other
qualified technician. The importance of a
through installation can not be overemphasized.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-
user, about whether we are achieving our pur-
poses.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
Your radar has a large variety of functions, all
contained in a remarkably small cabinet.
The main features of the MODEL 1832/1932/
1942 are:
¡ Traditional FURUNO reliability and qual-
ity in a compact, lightweight and low-cost
radar.
¡ Durable brushless antenna motor.
¡ On-screen alphanumeric readout of all op-
erational information.
¡ Standard features include EBL (Electronic
Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range
Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Center,
and Echo Trail.
¡ Watchman feature periodically transmits the
radar to check for radar targets which may
be entering the alarm zone.
¡ Ship's position in latitude and longitude and
Loran C Time Differences, range and bear-
ing to a waypoint, and ship's speed/ head-
ing/course can be shown in the bottom text
area. (Requires a navigation aid which can
output such data in IEC 1162 format.)
¡ Zoom feature provided.
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