Furuno FS-1503EM Owner's manual

The Furuno FS-1503EM is the
latest generation commercial SSB
product. This "EM" version of the
FS-1503 provides all of the neces-
sary components and options to allow
a single point direct connection to the
latest generation SCS PactorII™ Modems
used for the "Sailmail™" HF Email Service
Worldwide Network.
The FS-1503 is part of Furuno's extensive
commercial HF Radio line that has won the
prestigious NMEA Award for SSB/Satellite "Global
Maritime Distress and Safety Communications" for
the past two years in a row.
The powerful 150 Wpep transmitter provides reliable
long distance communication. A large cooling fan with the
solid aluminum chassis allows continuous transmission at
full power for demanding RTTY (radio-teletype) and email
modems. Fully Automatic Tuning is a standard feature and the
wide-band receiver coverage allows you to monitor amateur
bands, short-wave broadcast, aviation wx. The FS-1503EM also
has full Marine HF Weatherfax Signal Receive capability.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
• NEW - Low Cost/High
Quality Truly Marinized HF
Transceiver
• 100% Duty Cycle@150W
• INCLUDED: Remote Control
Capability and Integrated
Narrowband Filter at ALL AT
NO ADDITIONAL COST -
Competitive Advantage!
• INCLUDED: Fully Automatic,
High Quality, Computerized
Antenna Coupler with 10 Meter
Control Cable ALL AT NO
ADDITION COST - Competitive
Advantage!
• Integrated Fan within Isolated
Cavity Keeps Humid Cooling
Air Away From Sensitive
Electronics
• Dedicated RF Gain Control
Rotary Knob - Competitive
Advantage!
• Easy Front Panel "Clarifier"
Control via Rotary Knob -
Competitive Advantage!
• Fully Compatible with SCS
Pactor IIe and SCS Pactor II
PRO HF Modems
• 100% "Airmail" PC Software
Compatibility with Radio
Control (Requires SCS
PACTOR IIpro)
• Single Rear Panel, Positive
Locking Connection to Remote
SCS Modem (w/Modem Supply
Power Provided)
• FREE - Open Transmitter
for Full Transmit From
1.8 - 27.5MHz (Ham license
require when TX is used in non-
marine bands)
• Receiver open for .1-30MHz
• Direct Keypad or Rotary Knob
Channel Entry
• 20% Smaller "Foot Print" Than
Leading Competitor -
Competitive Advantage!
• All ITU and USA Channels
• Programmed In Memory
• Multiple Scan/Sweep Modes
and Included 2182 Watch
Alarm
• Ruggedized Aluminum Chassis
With Unique "Low Noise"
Compartmentalized RF Section
Design
• 199 User Channels and
Alphanumeric Channel Name
Capabilities
• 12VDC Operation with 2 Year
Warranty
FS-1503EM
INTRODUCING THE FURUNO FS-1503EM 100% SAIL-
MAIL/EMAIL READY, MARINE SSB RADIO W/INCLUDED
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA COUPLER
www.Furuno.com
FURUNO