Furuno FM-4800 User manual

MARINE VHF
RADIOTELEPHONE
FM-4800
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to operate or
install the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action
Mandatory Action
CAUTION
Do not open the equipment.
This equipment uses high voltage
electricity which can shock, burn or
cause serious injury. Only qualified
personnel can work inside the equipment.
WARNING
If water leaks into the equipment or
something is dropped into the
equipment, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If the equipment is giving off smoke
or fire, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If you feel the equipment is acting
abnormally or giving off strange
noises, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard and contact
a FURUNO service technician.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can occur. If the equipment does not
work properly, contact your dealer.
WARNING
Make sure no rain or water splash
leaks into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if water
leaks into the equipment.
Do not place liquid-filled containers
on or near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with
wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Do not touch any part of the antenna
when the equipment is transmitting.
Electrical shock can result.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not open the equipment unless
totally familiar with electrical circuits.
The equipment uses high voltage that
can cause electrical shock.
WARNING
Turn off the power at the mains
switchboard before beginning the
installation. Post a warning sign near
the switchboard to indicate that
power should not be applied while
the equipment is being installed.
Electrical shock, serious injury or fire
can result if the power is not turned off
or is applied while the equipment is
being installed.
Do not approach the antenna closer
than the distances shown below
when the antenna is transmitting.
The antenna emits radio waves that can
be harmful to the human body.
(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)
100 W/m20.12 m
10 W/m20.39 m
0.2 mW/cm21.50 m
IEC 60945
IEC 60945
MPE by FCC
RF power density
on antenna aperture
Distance Description
required by
Maximum Antenna Gain: 6dBi
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
1.2 W/m22.50 m
MPE by IC
This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the FCC
standards.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial installation.
This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
[Radiation Exposure Statement]
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This antenna should be installed with
minimum distance 150cm from your
body.
ISEDC RSS warning
This device complies with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
Canada Compliance RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Dével-
oppement économique Canada
applicables aux appareils radio.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Confirm that the power supply
voltageis compatible with the voltage
rating of the equipment.
Connection to the wrong power supply
can cause fire or damage the equipment.
CAUTION
WARNING
ISEDC Radiation Exposure State-
ment:
This equipment complies with ISEDC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
The antenna should be installed with
minimum distance 250cm from your
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Observe the following safe compass
distances to prevent interference to a
magneticcompass:
Standard
compass
Steering
compass
0.65 m 0.40 m
FM-4800
0.70 m 0.45 m
HS-4800
2.65 m 1.75 m
SP-4800
ISEDC exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme avec
ISEDC les limites d'exposition aux
rayonnements définies pour un contrôlé
environnement.
L'antenne doit être installée avec une
distance minimale de 250cm de votre
corps.
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être
co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjonc-
tion avec une autre antenne ou
émetteur.
Any Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
CE Compliance Statement
This product complies with CE under
RED directive 2014/53/EU.
The maximum antenna gain is 6dBi，
which is caculated in the EIRP. The
distance form observation point to the
antenna is 2m.

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Contents
FOREWORD...................................................................................1
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION........................................................... 2
1. 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
2. CONTROLS..........................................................................5
2.1 Radio...............................................................................................................5
2.2 Microphone .....................................................................................................6
2.3 Handset...........................................................................................................8
3. HOME SCREEN ................................................................. 10
4. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ........................................ 12
4.1 General .........................................................................................................12
4.2 Maritime Mobile Service Identity ...................................................................12
4.2.1 What Is an MMSI?...............................................................................12
4.2.2 How to Enter Your MMSI Number.......................................................12
4.3 DSC Distress Call..........................................................................................13
4.3.1 How to Initiate a DSC Distress Call.....................................................13
4.3.2 How to Receive a DSC Distress Call ..................................................17
4.4 Individual Call................................................................................................17
4.4.1 How to Initiate an Individual Call.........................................................18
4.4.2 How to Receive an Individual Call.......................................................21
4.5 Group Call.....................................................................................................24
4.5.1 How to Initiate a Group Call................................................................24
4.5.2 How to Receive a Group Call..............................................................28
4.6 All Ships Call.................................................................................................29
4.6.1 How to Initiate an All Ships Call...........................................................30
4.6.2 How to Receive an All Ships Call........................................................31
4.7 Position Request Call....................................................................................32
4.7.1 How to Initiate a Position Request Call...............................................32
4.7.2 How to Receive a Position Request Call.............................................37
4.8 Auto Position Polling .....................................................................................38
4.8.1 How to Enable the Auto Position Polling.............................................38
4.8.2 How to Select Vessels to Which the Radio Sends Auto Position Request
Calls.............................................................................................................39
4.8.3 How to Monitor Position......................................................................40
4.9 DSC Log........................................................................................................41
4.10 DSC Test.....................................................................................................42