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Furuno 9ZWFM4850 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4850 Model www.furuno.com...
  • Page 2 Electrical shock can result. power at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician. Do not use high-pressure cleaners to Do not disassemble or modify the clean this equipment. equipment.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Turn off the power at the mains Note: This equipment has been tested switchboard before beginning the and found to comply with the FCC installation.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION Confirm that the power supply ISEDC Radiation Exposure State- voltage is compatible with the voltage ment: The maximum antenna gain is 6dBi. rating of the equipment. This equipment complies with ISEDC Connection to the wrong power supply RF radiation exposure limits set forth for can cause fire or damage the equipment.
  • Page 5 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chap- ter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Contents Contents FOREWORD ................... 1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............3 1. GETTING STARTED ..............4 1.1 Emergency Call (CH16) .................. 4 1.2 How to Call another Channel (CH16 or CH9) ..........4 1.3 Channels 13 and 67 (USA Channel Group only) ..........5 2.
  • Page 7 Contents FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 5.2 Triple Channel ....................37 6. SCAN ..................39 6.1 Scan All ......................39 6.2 Scan All + 16 ....................39 6.3 Memory Scan ....................39 6.4 Memory Scan + 16 ..................40 6.5 Editing Memory Channel List ................ 40 7.
  • Page 8 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Contents 11. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ..........63 11.1 Channel Group .................... 63 11.2 Second Priority Channel ................63 11.3 Edit Channel Name ..................64 11.4 Private Channel ................... 65 12. DSC SETUP ................66 12.1 Individual Directory ..................66 12.1.1 Adding an Entry .................
  • Page 9 Contents FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............95 MENU TREE ................105 SPECIFICATIONS ..............108 PACKING LIST ................111 OUTLINE DRAWINGS ..............115 INTERCONNECTION ..............121 TOOLS ..................122...

  • Page 10: Foreword

    A Word to the Owner of the FM-4850 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FM-4850 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 11 FOREWORD FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  Program No.: FM : 0550258-01.**; HS-4800 : 0550259-01.**. (** denotes minor modifications.) CE declaration With regards to CE declarations, please refer to our website (www.furuno.com), for further information about RoHS conformity declarations.

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Horn 12VDC GPS ANT VHF ANT Speaker GPA-017 (SPK:4ohm) NMEA0183 Pigtail EQUIPMENT Cable MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4850 EXTENSION CABLE NavNet NMEA2000 TZtouch/2 EXTENSION EXTENSION CABLE CABLE EQUIPMENT SPEAKER HANDSET Standard Supply SP-4800 HS-4800 (SPK:8ohm) (SPK:16ohm) Optional Supply...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 1. GETTING STARTED 1.1 Emergency Call (CH16) CH16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. When an emergency occurs, be sure the radio is on and set to CH16. Then do as follows: Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key of the handset and say "Mayday, Step 1 Mayday, Mayday.

  • Page 14: Channels 13 And 67 (Usa Channel Group Only)

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GETTING STARTED The use of CH16 or CH9 should be limited to making initial contact only. A call 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.

  • Page 15: Controls

    CONTROLS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 2. CONTROLS This section describes the controls of the handset HS-4800. It is used to control the FM-4850. 2.1 Handset Description [PTT]: Push-to-Talk Key The transmitter is enabled for voice communications with another vessel. Note When the PTT key on the handset is pressed continuously, transmission time is limited to five minutes.
  • Page 16 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CONTROLS Description [MENU/DSC]: Menu / Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Control  On the home screen: Press: Enter "MAIN MENU"  Rotate: Switch to a channel   On other screens: Press: Select item or confirm the selection ...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    HOME SCREEN FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 18 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual HOME SCREEN 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 19: Digital Selective Calling

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 20: Dsc Distress Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Go to "SET MMSI". Step 2 Enter your MMSI number (nine digits). Step 3 If you enter a wrong digit, press the BACK key until the wrong digit is selected, and then enter the correct digit. After you enter the MMSI number, press the Menu/DSC control to save Step 4 the number.
  • Page 21 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual After the distress signal is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgement with the display showing "AWAIT ACK". If no acknowledgement is received, the distress signal is repeated at 3.5-to-4.5- minute intervals, until a DSC acknowledgement is received. When you receive the DSC acknowledgement, select "ACCEPT".
  • Page 22 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, and MOB (Man Overboard). Open the cover labeled "DISTRESS". Step 1 Short-press the Distress key. Step 2 The "DISTRESS" screen appears. Select "NATURE". Step 3 The "NATURE" screen appears. Select the nature of the distress. Step 4 Press and hold the Distress key (about 4 seconds).

  • Page 23: How To Receive A Dsc Distress Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual received, or until the radio is turned off. The FM-4850 has a provision to pause the retransmitting of the distress call. To pause the distress call, select "PAUSE". Restart the DSC distress call After you select “PAUSE”, the button is switched to "RESUME". At this time, you can select "RESUME"...

  • Page 24: Individual Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Optional: The display shows the MMSI of the vessel in distress. To show Step 2 additional information of the vessel in distress, select "INFO", and then select "OK". To accept the distress call, select "ACCEPT". Step 3 The radio switches to CH16 automatically.
  • Page 25 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 12.1.1 Adding an Entry. On the "INDIVIDUAL"...

  • Page 26: How To Receive An Individual Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 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. Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the handset. Step 6 Initiate an individual call by manually entering an MMSI number On the "INDIVIDUAL"...
  • Page 27 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  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 28: Group Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 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".

  • Page 29: How To Initiate A Group Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 4.5.1 How to Initiate a Group Call Enter the group call page On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Go to "DSC CALL > GROUP". Step 2 The "GROUP"...

  • Page 30: How To Receive A Group Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select a channel. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to initiate a group call. Step 4  When CH70 is busy, you can wait without pressing any key until CH70 is idle.  When the CH70 is idle, the radio waits for an acknowledgement. Select "OK"...
  • Page 31 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual When the channel change mode is "AUTO" When a DSC Distress Alert is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate the Step 1 Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm. The screen shows the MMSI of the vessel calling and three soft keys: "ACCEPT", "CANCEL", and "PAUSE".

  • Page 32: All Ships Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select "ACCEPT" to switch to the requested channel. Step 2 Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the handset. Step 3 4.6 All Ships Call This feature allows you to initiate a safety call or an urgency call to DSC-equipped vessels without having their MMSIs in the directory or receive a safety call or an urgency call.

  • Page 33: How To Receive An All Ships Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Press the Menu/DSC control to initiate a group call. Step 5  When CH70 is busy, you can wait without pressing any key until CH70 is idle.  When CH70 is idle, the All Ships call is transmitted, and the radio switches to the selected channel.

  • Page 34: Position Request Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING  CANCEL: Select the soft key to cancel the automatic channel switching. The radio returns to the home screen and the channel remains unchanged.  PAUSE: Select the soft key to pause the call and timing and temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel.

  • Page 35: How To Initiate A Position Request Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual position of that vessel on the radio screen. 4.7.1 How to Initiate a Position Request Call Enter the position request page On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU"...
  • Page 36 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Note If you receive an ACK from a ship that does not have location information, it would be easier to understand that it is expressed as "NO INFO" rather than "receive false position information". Initiate a position request call from the "RECENT CALLS"...

  • Page 37: How To Receive A Position Request Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate position request call by manually entering an MMSI number On the "POS REQUEST" page, select "MANUAL ID". Step 1 Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to enter the MMSI of an Step 2 individual contact, and then press the Menu/DSC control.
  • Page 38 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING response or log. When it is set to other values, do as follows. When "POSITION ACK" is set to "MANUAL" When a DSC position request call is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate Step 1 the Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm.

  • Page 39: Auto Position Polling

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 4.8 Auto Position Polling This feature allows FM-4850 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" menu. Also, you can monitor the position of the selected vessel from the "MONITOR POSITION"...

  • Page 40: How To Select Vessels To Which The Radio Sends Auto Position

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4.8.2 How to Select Vessels to Which the Radio Sends Auto Position Request Calls On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Go to "DSC CALL > AUTO POS POLLING". Step 2 The "AUTO POS POLLING"...

  • Page 41: Dsc Log

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select a directory to view the latest position information of the Step 4 corresponding vessel. If the radio does not receive an acknowledgement, the display shows the following page. Select "OK" to return to the previous screen. Step 5 4.9 DSC Log This feature allows the FM-4850 to record calls for review.

  • Page 42: Dsc Test

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select a log you want to view. Step 5 You can initiate the call again or delete the log by pressing the "CALL" or "DELETE" soft key on the screen. 4.10 DSC Test This feature allows you to test whether your DSC radio can communicate normally with another DSC radio.
  • Page 43 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate a DSC test call to a vessel registered in the individual directory Before you initiate a DSC test 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 to should be added to the individual directory.
  • Page 44 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 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"...
  • Page 45 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate a DSC test call by manually entering an MMSI number On the "DSC TEST" page, rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to Step 1 select "MANUAL ID". Rotate and press the MENU/DSC control to enter the MMSI of a vessel Step 2 that you want to contact.

  • Page 46: Channel Watch

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 47 CHANNEL WATCH FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  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 11.2 Second Priority Channel.

  • Page 48: Scan

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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.

  • Page 49: Memory Scan + 16

    SCAN FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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.
  • Page 50 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SCAN 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 51: Weather Mode

    Weather Mode FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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). For information about how to select a Channel Group (USA or Canada), see section 11.1.
  • Page 52 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Weather Mode 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 Step 4 previous page.

  • Page 53: Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 page. 8.1 Fog Horn This feature sounds certain international standard fog horn tones through the speaker.
  • Page 54 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Press and hold the PTT key to sound the fog horn. Step 2 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 55 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 Manual key on the handset. For emergency siren. Yelp For power-driven One 5-second blast at 120-second interval.
  • Page 56 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Warning Function Remarks Signal 2s 1s 2s1s 120s Sailboat Signal For vessels under One 3-second blast, followed by one2-second tow. interval, one 1-second blast, one 2-second interval, one 1-second blast, one 2-second interval, and one 1-second blast. Repeated every 120 seconds.

  • Page 57: Hailer

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Warning Function Remarks Signal 0.5s 0.5s 0.5s Aground Signal 8.2 Hailer The Hailer feature allows you to make an announcement at a high volume to people using a hailer and listen to the response from the hailer. On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU"...

  • Page 58: Intercom

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom You can adjust the talking volume. Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the hailer. Step 4 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 5 8.3 Intercom The Intercom feature allows the intercommunication between the handsets. This feature is available only when your radio is equipped with more than one handset.

  • Page 59: Edit Handset Name

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select the handset to initiate a call, and cancel the call to press the Step 3 Menu/DSC control. For the called party, press and hold the PTT key to talk. Step 4 Screen for the intercom of the called party Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the handset.
  • Page 60 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom product. To edit the handset name, do as follows: Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Select "FOG/HAILER/IC". Step 2 The " FOG/HAILER/IC " page appears on the screen. Select "EDIT HANDSET NAME". Step 3 The “HANDSET LIST”...

  • Page 61: Setting Mmsi

    SETTING MMSI FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 62: General Setup

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP 10. GENERAL SETUP 10.1 Display Setup This feature allows you to set the backlight and contrast of the screen for each handset separately. 10.1.1 Adjusting the Backlight On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU"...

  • Page 63: Time Offset

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Go to "GENERAL SETUP > UNITS > TIME FORMAT". Step 2 Select "12 HOUR" or "24 HOUR". Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page. 10.2.2 Time Offset This feature allows you to set the time difference between UTC and local time if you...

  • Page 64: Speed

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page. 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" should be set to "ON"...

  • Page 65: Gnss Setup

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "GENERAL SETUP > KEY BEEP". Step 2 The following page appears on the screen. Select a level. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page.

  • Page 66: Cog/Sog Display

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP The following page appears on the screen. Select "ON" or "OFF". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 3 previous page. 10.4.3 COG/SOG Display This feature allows you to set whether to show Course Over Ground (COG)/Speed Over Ground (SOG) on the radio screen.

  • Page 67: I/O Port Setup

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual After you input all information, press the Menu/DSC control to save the Step 3 setting and return to the previous page. 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 68: Gnss Output

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 3 previous page. 10.5.3 GNSS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the GNSS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" page, select "GNSS OUTPUT". Step 1 The following page appears on the screen.

  • Page 69: Ais Output

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 10.5.5 AIS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the AIS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" page, select "AIS OUTPUT". Step 1 The following page appears on the screen. Select "ON" or "OFF". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 3...

  • Page 70: Diagnostic Test

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP 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. After you view the information, press the Menu/DSC control to return to Step 3 the previous screen.

  • Page 71: Fog Horn Frequency

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select whether to reset the items to factory settings. If you select "YES", Step 2 the radio will restart and is reset to factory settings. If you select "NO", the radio returns to the previous screen. 10.7 Fog Horn Frequency This feature allows you to set the fog horn frequency according to the size of your vessel.

  • Page 72: Channel Function Setup

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 >...

  • Page 73: Edit Channel Name

    CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 74: Private Channel

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 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 75: Dsc Setup

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 76: Editing An Entry

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP 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 Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following page appears on the screen. Select "EDIT".

  • Page 77: Deleting An Entry

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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 Select the entry needing deleting. Step 3 Select "DELETE". Step 4 Select "YES".

  • Page 78: Editing An Entry

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP 12.2.2 Editing an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > GROUP DIRECTORY". Step 2 Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following page appears on the screen. Select "EDIT".

  • Page 79: Channel Change Mode

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 12.3 Channel Change Mode This feature allows you to set the channel change mode of the radio. When selecting "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.

  • Page 80: Test Acknowledgement

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > POSITION ACK". Step 2 The "POSITION ACK" page appears on the screen. Select "MANUAL", "AUTO", or "IGNORE". Step 3 ...

  • Page 81: Timeout

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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. You can set a timeout for two types of screen: the non-distress screen and the distress transmitting screen.

  • Page 82: Atis Setup

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual ATIS SETUP 13. ATIS SETUP The FM-4850 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 83: How To Enable/Disable The Atis Feature

    ATIS SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 13.2 How to Enable/Disable the ATIS Feature Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Select "ATIS SETUP". Step 2 The "ATIS SETUP" page appears on the screen. Do one of the following: Step 3 ...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 14.2 Troubleshooting When the FM-4850 does not work properly, you can follow the following troubleshooting procedures to fix it. Phenomena Probable Cause Solution Check the 10.8 to 15.6 Step 1 VDC battery connections and the No DC voltage to The radio cannot fuse.
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SHOOTING Phenomena Probable Cause Solution Check that the cable Step 1 (Red & Black) is The sound is not physically connected. emitted from the Accessory cable Check whether the Step 2 speaker. speaker cable is broken or short-circuited.
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Phenomena Probable Cause Solution against overheating due to continuous transmission. If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support.

  • Page 88: Installation

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION 15. INSTALLATION 15.1 Equipment Lists Standard supply Name Type Remarks [Installation Materials] Tapping screw, UHF connector Radiotelephone FM-4850 [Other] Manual, Packing list Spare Fuse (250VAC, 8A) 2pcs [Installation Materials] Cushion, Template, Tapping screw Speaker SP-4800 [Accessories] Hanger, Hanger knob [Installation Materials] Tapping screw...
  • Page 89 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Name Type Code no. Remarks NMEA200 w/connectors FRU-NMEA-PMMFF-020 001-506-830 (light), 2m w/connectors FRU-NMEA-PMMFF-060 001-507-000 (light), 6m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-010 001-507-010 (light), 1m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-020 001-507-030 (light), 2m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-060 001-507-040 (light), 6m 000-167-968- w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-010 (heavy), 1m 000-167-969- w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-020...

  • Page 90: Mounting

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Name Type Code no. Remarks Cable TNC-PS/PS-3D-L15M-R 001-173-110- For GPA-017S, Assembly 15m cable Right No.13-QA330 001-111-910- For GPA-017/S Angle Mounting Base L-angle No.13-QA310 001-111-900- For GPA-017/S Mounting Base Handrail No.13-RC5160 001-111-920- For GPA-017/S Mounting Base Mast CP20-01111 004-365-780 For GPA-017/S...

  • Page 91: How To Install The Handset

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual For wall mounting Put the FM-4850 radio in a location where it is easy to install it. Step 1 Fix the radio with four screws, taking care that the radio is correctly Step 2 oriented, with the cables and connectors facing upwards. 15.2.2 How to Install the Handset Determine a location where it is easy to install the handset hanger.

  • Page 92: How To Install The Speaker

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Hanger Tapping screw Handset (PA4.0*25) 15.2.3 How to Install the Speaker 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.
  • Page 93 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Speaker Signal cable Hanger knob Tapping screw (PA4.0*25) Hanger For flush mounting Determine the position of installation holes according to the marking Step 1 template and drill the hole. Pry off the frame from the front panel. Step 2 Paste the installation sealing gasket on the back of the front panel.
  • Page 94 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION...

  • Page 95: Wiring

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 15.3 Wiring 15.3.1 Overview 15.3.2 VHF 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 ...
  • Page 96 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION  VHF antennas should be placed in a position which is as elevated and free as possible, with at least 2 meters horizontal separation from constructions made by conductive materials.  Ideally there should not be more than one antenna on the same level. ...

  • Page 97: Ground Cable

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Tighten the antenna hand tight. Step 3 Secure the cable with the electrical cable. Step 4 Waterproofing the Connection To waterproof the connection, refer to the procedures outlined below. By waterproofing the connection, the IPx7 rating can be maintained. Take the Self-bonding tape in the length of about 100 mm.

  • Page 98: Power Cable

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION 15.3.4 Power Cable Remove the outer sheath at one end of the cable on the unit. Step 1 Referring to the figure below, place heat shrink tubes on the wires, and Step 2 then solder the connection point. Move the heat shrink tubes to the soldered connection, and then apply Step 3 heat to the tubes.

  • Page 99: Nmea 0183 Wire

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Secure the cable with electrical tape. Step 4 15.3.5 NMEA 0183 Wire The NMEA 0183 wire can be used to connect the unit to a third-party GPS/GNSS receiver or multifunction display.

  • Page 100: Horn Speaker

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION The NMEA 0183 wire should be connected to a compatible NEMA 0183 device as shown in the table below: NEMA 0183 wires NEMA 0183 device Yellow –Receive positive (-) Transmit positive (-) Green–Receive negative (+) Transmit negative (+) White–Transmit positive (-) Receive positive (-) Brown–Transmit negative (+)

  • Page 101: Nmea2000 Connector (Can Bus Connector)

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Note To avoid feedback, you should mount the horn speaker at least 3 m (10 ft) away from, and facing away from, the handset. Route or extend the wire from the horn speaker to the radio. Step 2 Connect the red wire on the radio wiring harness to the positive (+) wire Step 3...

  • Page 102: Gps Antenna

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Fasten the three tapping screws. Step 5 Fasten the cover on the extension cable and tighten it. Step 6 15.3.9 GPS Antenna Install the antenna unit referring to the antenna installation diagram at the back of this manual.
  • Page 103 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Note Do not shorten the antenna cable. Note If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole which is not large enough to pass the connector, unfasten the connector with a needle nose pliers and 3/8- inch open-end wrench.

  • Page 104: Channel Assignments

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS The following channel charts are provided for your reference. International Channel Chart TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Public Correspondence (marine 156.050 160.650 Duplex operator) Public Correspondence (marine 156.100 160.700 Duplex operator) Public Correspondence (marine 156.150 160.750 Duplex operator)
  • Page 105 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 157.100 161.700 Duplex Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (marine 157.150 161.750 Duplex operator) Public Correspondence (marine 157.200 161.800 Duplex operator) Public Correspondence (marine 157.250 161.850 Duplex operator) Public Correspondence (marine 157.300 161.900 Duplex operator)
  • Page 106 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode International: Inter-ship, 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operations and Ship Movement 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 156.875 156.875 Simplex...
  • Page 107 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 2025 161.850 161.850 Simplex 2026 161.900 161.900 Simplex 2027 161.950 161.950 Simplex 2028 162.000 162.000 Simplex 2078 161.525 161.525 Simplex Port Operations, Ship Movement 2079 161.575 161.575 Simplex Port Operations, Ship Movement 2084 161.825 161.825...
  • Page 108 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial. 156.450 156.450 Simplex VDSMS 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial. VDSMS 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).
  • Page 109 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Public Correspondence 157.400 162.000 Duplex (Marine Operator). VDSMS Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans 1063 156.175 156.175 Simplex / Lower Mississippi area. 1065 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port Operations 1066 156.325 156.325...
  • Page 110 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Public Correspondence 157.275 161.875 Duplex (Marine Operator). VDSMS Public Correspondence 157.325 161.925 Duplex (Marine Operator). VDSMS Public Correspondence 157.375 157.375 Simplex (Marine Operator). VDSMS 157.425 157.425 Simplex Commercial, Inter-ship only. VDSMS Note VDSMS (VHF Digital Small Message Services): Transmissions of short digital messages in accordance with RTCM Standard 12301.1 are allowed.
  • Page 111 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode State controlled 156.850 156.850 Simplex Low power (1 W) only 156.900 156.900 Simplex Commercial 156.950 156.950 Simplex Coast guard 157.000 161.600 Duplex Canadian coast guard only 157.050 157.050 Simplex Canadian coast guard 161.650 Duplex (Receive only)
  • Page 112 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 156.325 156.325 Simplex Port Operations U.S.: Commercial, used bridge-to-bridge 156.375 156.375 Simplex communications in lower Mississippi River, inter-ship only Canada: commercial fishing, S&R 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non-commercial (recreational) U.S.: non-commercial (recreational) Canada: commercial fishing only 156.475 156.475 Simplex...
  • Page 113 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 157.425 157.425 Simplex Port Operations, Ship Movement Weather Channel Chart (Only USA and Canada) TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode WX01 162.550 Weather (receive only) WX02 162.400 Weather (receive only) WX03 162.475 Weather (receive only) WX04 162.425 Weather (receive only)

  • Page 114: Menu Tree

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual MENU TREE MENU TREE MAIN MENU Bold Italic: Default, Under Line : “FACTORY RESET” items ├ DSC CALL ├ INDIVIDUAL (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALLS, MANUAL ID) │ ├ GROUP (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALLS, MANUAL ID) │ ├ ALL SHIPS (SAFETY, URGENCY) │...
  • Page 115 MENU TREE FM-4850 Operator’s Manual ├ TIME FORMAT (12 HOUR, 24 HOUR) │ │ ├ TIME OFFSET (-13 to +13, 0) │ │ ├ SPEED (KNOTS, MILE/HOUR, KILOMETER/HOUR) │ │ └ BEARING (TRUE, MAGNETIC) │ │ ├ KEY BEEP (OFF, LEVEL1, LEVEL2, LEVEL3, MAX) │...
  • Page 116 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual MENU TREE SQUELCH (OFF, 1 to 8, MAX, 3) VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) FOG HORN 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 117: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL 1.1 Channels International, USA and Canada 1.2 Frequency stability With ± 1.5 kHz 1.3 Communication system Simplex / Semi-duplex 1.4 Antenna impedance 50 ohms 1.5 Display Monochrome, 192×128 dot (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...
  • Page 118 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS 6. GNSS receiver 6.1 Receiving Frequency 1575.42 MHz 6.2 Number of channel 72 channels 6.3 Accuracy 6.4 Position fixing time (cold start) 120 sec typical 6.5 Position update interval 1 sec 7. SPEAKER POWER OUTPUT 7.1 Handset 1W (16ohm) 7.2 Speaker 3W (8ohm)
  • Page 119 SPECIFICATIONS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 9. POWER SUPPLY 9.1 Power voltage 12.0 V DC (-10%, + 30%) 9.2 Power consumption Transmit : 5 A (at 25W output, with all options) Receive : 2.5 A (at 3W audio output) Standby : 10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION 10.1 Ambient temperature -15 ℃...

  • Page 120: Packing List

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual PACKING LIST PACKING LIST...
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  • Page 124: Outline Drawings

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Desktop mounting and wall mounting Upward (for wall mounting) 217.2 230.0 247.0 #1 Service Space...
  • Page 125 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Weight: 1.75 kg HS-4800 Desktop mounting and wall mounting Weight: 0.3 kg...
  • Page 126 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS SP-4800 Desktop mounting Weight: 0.76 kg...
  • Page 127 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SP-4800 Flush mounting Weight: 0.76 kg...
  • Page 128 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS...
  • Page 129 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 130: Interconnection

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INTERCONNECTION INTERCONNECTION...

  • Page 131: Tools

    TOOLS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 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...
  • Page 132 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TOOLS...
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