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Furuno Electric (Japan)

GMDSS Console (FELCOM/FM Series)

Furuno is the market leader in GMDSS equipment (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). GMDSS has been SOLAS-mandatory since 1999 on all vessels >300 GT. The equipment includes VHF with DSC (Digital Selective Calling), MF/HF radio installation and Inmarsat satellite terminal. Furuno has an estimated 35% market share in GMDSS.

Furuno Electric (Japan) GMDSS Console (FELCOM/FM Series)
VHF DSC, MF/HF, Inmarsat-C/FB
Capacity
24V DC
Voltage
Maritime Radio Communication
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type GMDSS Radio Communication Suite
variant count approx 3
period start year 2010
drive type Electric
construction VHF transceiver, MF/HF transceiver, Inmarsat terminal

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Common failures & inspection points

●VHF antenna cable corrosion from weather exposure
●MF/HF antenna tuning unit failure
●Inmarsat antenna tracking motor failure
●DSC controller firmware issues
●Battery backup deterioration

Service & Maintenance

VHF/MF/HF functional test daily. DSC test weekly. Inmarsat log-in test daily. Battery backup test monthly. Annual radio survey by flag state surveyor.

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Replacement Parts

Furuno global. Lead time: 1-3 weeks. Keep onboard: spare VHF antenna, fuses.
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