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Furuno FM-8900S

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Marine VHF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 155.000-161.600 MHz
RX: 155.000-164.200 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:±1.5 KHz @ -15 to +55°C (5 to 131°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 59 International
50 USA
57 Canada
57 Inland-WA
10 NOAA weather channels
20 Private
50 programmable
Duplex shift / offset:Automatic according to bandplan
Power supply:24 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 1.3-2.3 A
TX: Max 4.7 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):295*140(108)*237 mm (11.6*5.5(4.3)*9.3")
Weight:4.2 Kg (9.3 lb)
Other features: 4.3" color LCD (480*272 pixels). ATIS. GPS. Class A DSC
Full GMDSS compliance. 120 seconds communication recorder.
Channel 16 button. Dual watch




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 51.1375 MHz
2nd IF: 62.5 KHz
Sensitivity:6 dbuV (20 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:70 dB (Adjacent channel)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:3 W at 10% distortion / 4 ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: High: 25 W
Low: 1 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 8-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:2012-20xx (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (4 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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RB-8900
RB-8900-W
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SEM-21Q
Standard handset
Printer interface unit
Junction box
Flush mount kit
Printer
AC/DC power supply unit
Remote station
Watertight remote station
VHF console
External speaker