FOREWORD D FEATURES Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM- 3000 Marine VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident ❍ Standard 4 ″× 6 ″ flush mount design that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation with this fine piece of equipment.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver. the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Ch 16. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con- USING CHANNEL 16 trols of the radio as in the diagram below.
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R R SAFTY INSTRUCTION For the operator R R CAUTION R R CAUTION BE CAREFUL! Do not open the equipment. The transceiver and optional FM-3010 employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS Only qualified personal should work inside the equipment. waterproof specification, Grade 7 (1 m/30 min.).
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For the installer R R WARNING R R WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT cut the DC power cable between the DC plug Do not open the equipment un- and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cut- less totally familiar with electri- ting, the equipment may be damaged.
Table of Contents FOREWORD ............. i 5 DSC Operation ......... 13 IMPORTANT .............. i 5.1 MMSI Code Programming ......13 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........ii 5.2 DSC Individual ID ........13 NOTE ................ ii 5.3 Position and Time Programming ....15 SAFTY INSTRUCTION ..........
Standard supply & Options Standard supply Options The following accessories are supplied: Qty. • FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC (p. 51) q Mounting bracket ............1 External microphone-type controller. Provides optional Inter- w Microphone hanger ............1 com operation. 6 m (20 feet) microphone cable and mount- e Fuse (10 A) ..............
1. Controls 1.1 Front Panel q [ VOL ] control (p. 7) Adjusts the audio level. Function Speaker display w [ POWER ] key Toggles the transceiver power ON or OFF. e [ SQL ] control (p. 7) Sets the squelch threshold level. r [ HI/LO ] key ➥...
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1.Controls y [ LO/DX ] ( i [ DISTRESS ] key ) key ➥ Toggles the Attenuator function ON or OFF when Transmits Distress call when pushed for 5 sec. (p. 17) pushed momentarily. (p. 7) o [ CH/WX ] ( ) key U/I/C •...
1.Controls 1.2 Function Display q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7) ➥ “ ” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. ➥ “ ” appears while transmitting. w POWER INDICATOR (p. 7) ➥ “ ” appears when high power is selected. ➥...
1.Controls 1.3 Microphone y DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 6) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. • Duplex channel has a different TX and RX frequency. Speaker u CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. Microphone “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected. “b” ap- pears when a receive only channel for a Canadian chan- nel group is selected.
2. Basic Operation 2.1 Channel Selection 2.1.1 Channel 16 2.1.2 Channel 9 (Call channel) Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call establishing initial contact with another station and for emer- channel.
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2.Basic Operation 2.1.3 U.S.A., Canadian and International channels 2.1.4 Weather channels There are 57 U.S.A., 61 Canadian and 57 International chan- There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather nels. These channel groups may be specified for the operat- channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and At- ing area.
2.Basic Operation 2.2 Receiving and Transmitting ∗ R R CAUTION u Push and hold [ PTT ] to transmit, then speak into (Mi- crophone). Transmitting without an antenna may damage the • “ ” appears. transceiver. • Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. q Push [ POWER ] to turn power ON.
2.Basic Operation 2.3 Call Channel Programming 2.4 Channel Comments Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric com- you can program the call channel with your most often-used ments of up to 10 characters each. channels in each channel group for quick recall.
2.Basic Operation 2.5 Optional Voice Scrambler Operation 2.5.1 Activating the Scrambler 2.5.2 Programming scrambler codes The optional Voice scrambler provides private communica- There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming when tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions the optional FM-3030 is installed.
3. Dualwatch/Tri-Watch 3.1 Description 3.2 Operation q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 38) Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an- w Select the desired operating channel. other channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and call chan- e Push [ CH/WX ] ( nel while receiving another channel.
4. Scan Operation 4.1 Scan Types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, Normal scan.
4.Scan Operation 4.2 Setting Tag Channels 4.3 Starting a Scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 38) nels not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
5. DSC Operation 5.1 MMSI Code Programming 5.2 DSC Individual ID A total of 40 DSC address IDs can be programmed and The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self named with up to 10 characters. ID) code can be programmed at power ON. D D Programming Address ID/Group ID Note: This function is not available when the MMSI code has...
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5.DSC Operation r Set the individual ID and ID name. D D Deleting Address ID/Group ID • Edit the 9 digits of the appropriate distress ID by using [ CHAN- q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to enter the DSC menu. NEL ].
5.DSC Operation 5.3 Position and Time Programming r Edit the digit of your longitude data by using [ CHANNEL ]. A distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If • Push [ CH/WX ] or [ SCAN ] for cursor movement. no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time •...
5.DSC Operation 5.4 Position/Time Indication When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- 1. When connecting GPS receiver is compatible several nected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. sentence formatteres, the order of input precedence is When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays ‘RMC,’...
5.DSC Operation 5.5 Distress Call A Distress call should be transmitted, if in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- diate assistance. Note: DO NOT USE THE DISTRESS CALL r When receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- WHEN YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
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5.DSC Operation 5.5.2 Normal call Note: When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- connected, next steps r, t (Current position/time program- tress call. ming) do not appear. Go to step y. (next page) q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to enter the DSC menu.
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5.DSC Operation y Push [ DISTRESS ] for 5 sec. to transmit the Distress call. 1. A distress alert contains (default); • Kind of distress : Selected nature of the distress. • Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF.
5.DSC Operation 5.6 Transmitting DSC Calls 5.6.1 Transmitting Individual call r Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select a desired intership channel The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig- nal to a specific ship only. or “ ,”...
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5.DSC Operation y After transmitting the Individual call, standby on Channel 5.6.2 Transmitting Individual acknowledgement 70 until an acknowledgement is received. Transmit an acknowledgement (‘able to comply’ or ‘unable to comply’) when an Individual call for you is received. q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select “...
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5.DSC Operation r Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select an acknowledgement u After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmit- “ ” or “ ,” push [ DSC/ENT ]. ted, the display changes to the channel specified by the calling station, automatically. t If you select “...
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5.DSC Operation 5.6.3 Transmitting Group call r Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select a desired intership channel The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only. or “ ,” push [ DSC/ENT ]. •...
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5.DSC Operation 5.6.4 Transmitting All Ships call r After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the display Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the ‘All changes to Channel 16 automatically.
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5.DSC Operation 5.6.5 Transmitting Position Request call r Push [ DSC/ENT ] to transmit the Position Request call. Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc. q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select “...
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5.DSC Operation 5.6.6 Transmitting Position Report call Note: When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is Transmit a Position Report call when you want to anounce connected, next steps r, t (Current position/time program- your own position to a specific ship and to get answer, etc. ming) do not appear.
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5.DSC Operation y Push [ DSC/ENT ] to transmit the Position Report call. 5.6.7 Transmitting Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. q When a Position Request call is received, the following in- dication is displayed.
5.DSC Operation 5.7 Receiving DSC Calls 5.7.3 Receiving an Individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is re- ceived: 5.7.1 Receiving a Distress call ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received: ➥...
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5.DSC Operation 5.7.5 Receiving an All Ships call 5.7.7 Receiving a Distress Relay acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl- ➥ Emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘Distress’ edgement is received: ➥...
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5.DSC Operation 5.7.9 Receiving a Position Request call 5.7.11 Receiving a Position Report call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is re- received: ceived: ➥ “ ➥ “ ”...
5.DSC Operation 5.8 Received Messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to select the DSC menu. e Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to scroll the message.
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5.DSC Operation 5.8.2 Other messages q Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select “ e Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to scroll the message. ,” push [ DSC/ENT ]. • The stored message has various information and depending on the type of distress calls. w Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to scroll to the desired message, push [ DSC/ENT ].
5.DSC Operation 5.9 DSC Set Mode r Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordi- 5.9.1 Add Address ID (See p.13 for detail) nated) time. 5.9.2 Delete Address ID (See p.14 for detail) • Edit the digit of offset time by using [ CHANNEL ]. - Push [ CH/WX ] or [ SCAN ] for cursor movement.
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5.DSC Operation 5.9.4 MMSI code check The programmed 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked in DSC Set mode. q Push [ DSC/ENT ] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [ CHANNEL ] to select “ ,” push [ DSC/ENT ].
6. Other Functions 6.1 Intercom Operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC required for Intercom operation. Connect an optional FM-3010 as described on pgs. 41, 64. • Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation. FM-3000 (caller) FM-3010 (listener) •...
6.Other Functions 6.2 Microphone Lock Function 6.3 Display Backlighting The Microphone lock function electrically locks the [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- and [ 16/9 ] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ity under low light conditions.
7. Set Mode 7.1 Set Mode Programming q Turn power OFF. Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- w While pushing [ 16 ] ( ), turn power ON to enter Set mode. ceiver’s functions: scan mode (Normal or Priority), scan re- e After the display appears, release [ 16 ] ( ).
7.Set Mode 7.2 Set Mode Items 7.2.1 Scan mode 7.2.3 Weather alert The transceiver has 2 scan modes: Normal scan and Priority A NOAA broadcast station transmits a Weather alert tone be- scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected fore important weather information.
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7.Set Mode 7.2.5 DSC watch 7.2.7 Internal speaker DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving an- When an external speaker is connected and the transceiver’s other channel. If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, internal speaker is not required, the speaker on the trans- the transceiver monitors Channel 16 and 70 alternately until ceiver and microphone can be deactivated.
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7.Set Mode 7.2.9 Attenuation level 7.2.11 Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the receive attenuation level for the Attenuator This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON function from 3 levels. or OFF. When Position Request or Position Report call is received, transceiver automatically transmits Position Reply or Position Report Reply, respectively.
8. Connections and Maintenance 8.1 Antenna 8.4 Connections A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. 8.2 Fuse Replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
8.Connections and Maintenance e ANTENNA CONNECTOR t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK ➥Connects to an external speaker. Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connec- tor. R R CAUTION R R CAUTION After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA IN/OUT Transmitting without an antenna may damage the jacks and external speaker jack cover the connector transceiver.
8.Connections and Maintenance 8.5 Mounting the Transceiver • OVERHEAD MOUNTING 8.5.1 Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or onboard mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.
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8.Connections and Maintenance r Attach the clamps on either side of the FM-3000. 8.5.2 Using the optional FM-3040 • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the FM-3000’s body. An optional FM-3040 is available for mounting FLUSH MOUNT the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. R R CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation...
8.Connections and Maintenance e Plug an optional unit (FM-3030) to J3 on the MAIN unit as 8.6 Optional Unit Installation shown below. R R CAUTION DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the trans- ceiver before performing any work on the trans- ceiver.
9. Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes ON. • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 42 No sound comes from • Squelch level is too high. • Set squelch to the threshold point. p.
10. Channel List Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 19A 156.950 156.950 64A 156.225 156.225 83A 157.175 157.175 †...
11. Operating Rules D D PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes.
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC OPTION 13.1 Panel Description q PTT SWITCH [ PTT ] (pgs. 7, 56) The optional FM-3010 remotely controls the FM-3000 and provides an optional Intercom function. Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] 13.1.1 Front and side keys ➥...
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13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC r CHANNEL/DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY y SQUELCH/MONITOR/LOCK KEY [ SQL ] ( MONI ➥ [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] sets the squelch threshold level after pushing [ CH/WX ] ( U/I/C ➥ Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather [ SQL ].
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.1.2 Top keys 13.2 Function Display !8 !7 SCAN TX BUSY CALL WX ALT DUAL P SCAN q POWER KEY [PWR] (pgs. 7, 56) Push for 2 sec. to turn the FM-3010 power ON or OFF when the FM-3000 power is turned ON.
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13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC e CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT !0 PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. ➥ Indicates a priority channel during Priority scan or “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected. “b” ap- Dual/Tri-watch. (pgs. 10, 12, 59, 60) ➥...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.3 Channel Selection 13.3.1 Channel 16 13.3.4 U.S.A., International and Canadian channels q Push [ 16 ] to select Channel 16. q Push [ CH/WX ] ( ) to select a regular channel. U/I/C w Push [ CH/WX ] to return to the •...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.4 Receiving and Transmitting q Push [ PWR ] to turn power ON. w Push [ VOL ], then [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] to adjust audio output level. r Set output q Turn power ON •...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.5 Lock Functions 13.6 Display Backlighting The Lock function electronically locks keys to prevent acci- The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- dental changes and function access from the microphone. ity under low light conditions. The backlighting condition can •...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.7 Monitor Function 13.9 Call Channel Programming q Push [ CH/WX ] ( The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute of the ) several U/I/C microphone only. (An independent noise squelch system is times while pushing [ H/L ] to select employed.) the desired channel group (USA, ➥...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.10 Optional Voice Scrambler 13.11 Dualwatch/Tri-watch Operation Operation q Push [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] to select the desired channel. 13.10.1 Activating the Scrambler • Push [ CH/WX ] ( ) several times while pushing [ H/L ] to q Select an operating channel, U/I/C select the channel group (USA, INT, CAN), if desired.
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.12 Starting a Scan 13.13 Setting Tag Channels q While pushing [ H/L ], push [ CH/WX ] ( q While pushing [ H/L ], push [ CH/WX ] ( ) several ) several U/I/C U/I/C times to select the channel group (USA, INT, CAN), if de- times to select the channel group (USA, INT, CAN), if de- sired.
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.14 Set Mode Programming Set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver’s Entering Set mode functions and the microphone’s own functions: q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [ 16 ] ( ), turn power ON. Transceiver’s functions—...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.15 Intercom Operation 13.16 Channel Comments q Push [ LO/DX ] ( q Push [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] to select a channel to program a channel ) for 1 sec. to activate the Intercom function. comment.
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC 13.17 FM-3010 supplied accessories Accessories included with the FM-3010: Qty. q Connection cable (FM-3011: 6 m; 20 ft) ......1 w Mounting base ..............1 e Microphone hanger ............1 r Screws (M3 × 16; tapping) ..........5...
13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, follow the 13.18 Installation below steps. e Using the mounting base, carefully mark off the 2 spots The optional FM-3010 can be connected to the transceiver where the cable and screws will be fastened.
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13. FM-3010 CONTROLLABLE MIC Mounting base 5 mm; ⁄ ˝ 2 mm; ⁄ ˝ Gasket...
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