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Easy to use handheld control

MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

with DSC modem and CH70 watch receiver
Model FM-2721

● 25 W VHF radiotelephone with

control in palm
● Stylish waterproof handset
● Compact blackbox transceiver
● Extensive message storage
● Full control from waterproof
handset with large LCD
● Intercom facility
● Optional second antenna for
continual watch on CH70
irrespective of VHF operation
● ATIS mode available
for inland waterway

The Furuno FM-2721 is a high-performance, 25 W pressing the dedicated distress button on the
marine VHF radiotelephone with class-D DSC (Digital handset. The distress alert should be instantly
Selective Calling) facilities and CH70 watchkeeping acknowledged by ships equipped with DSC capability
receiver. The equipment is designed for pleasure craft as well as coastal stations. DSC also allows users to
and small fishing boats operating under “simplified” call specific parties in routine traffic.
GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety
The FM-2721 has a built-in watch receiver to keep
System) while the SOLAS Convention ships must be
watching on CH70 while you are receiving or
equipped with DSC facilities meeting full GMDSS
transmitting on another channel (with an additional
requirements.
antenna). The FM-2721 has a 25 W transceiver unit
Current distress calling for non-SOLAS ships is made and its control is totally performed on a handset.
on CH16 by voice. However, watch of CH16 by the The transceiver is a blackbox type and can be
coastal stations as well as SOLAS ships will cease on installed in the cockpit or flybridge. Two handsets
July 1, 2005, totally switching to DSC watch on CH70. provide the intercom facility.
The DSC uses a digital signal to send information on
ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Information System) is
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity), working
standard fitted for use on some European inland
frequencies, etc. so that a calling is addressed to
waterways. It automatically transmits the ID number
a designated user or group who has DSC facilities.
when a speech is over or every 5 min of speech. The
In an emergency, a distress alert can be initiated by
ATIS mode and DSC mode are selectable in menu.

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 SPECIFICATIONS OF FM-2721
VHF Transceiver DSC Modem (Class-D)
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 1. Distress Call and Message
1. Rules and Regulations EN 301 025-1, EN 301 025-2, Distress call is transmitted as five consecutive calls, repeated
EN 301 025-3 after a random delay between 3.5 and 4.5 min from the beginning
of initial call.
2. Class of Emission G3E (telephone), G2B (DSC)
2. Message Storage
3. Communication System Simplex/Semi-duplex
Receive: 50 distress messages plus 50 non-distress messages
4. Channels Transmit: 50 messages plus 50 files containing 50 stations ID,
All VHF channels according to ITU-R Radio Regulations 50 telephone No.
Appendix S18, All channels in FCC Part 80, Max 20 Private
3. Interface Nav data: IEC 61162 (NMEA 0183)
channels where permitted by Administrations (preset by the
Input: GLL, GGA, ZDA, RMC
service agent), 10 weather channels (USA and Canada,
Output: TLL
receive only).
4. Alarm Audible and visual on receipt of distress,
5. Power Supply 12 V, 6 A max
urgency or routine calls, Position error
6. Display 13 characters x 7 lines,
5. Receiver Characteristics
character 7 x 5 dots, backlit
DSC frequency: CH70
LCD (dimmable)
Sensitivity: Symbol error rate 10-2, input -3 dBμV
TRANSMITTER Watch keeping: Continuous watch on CH70
1. Frequency Range 155.00 - 161.475 MHz
2. RF Output Power 25 W, reducible to 1 W
EQUIPMENT LIST
US Mode: CH67, CH13 at 1 W, Standard
manual override for full power. 1. Transceiver Unit FM-2721 1 unit
CH75, 76 1 W only 2. Handset HS-2721 1 unit
3. Bracket for handset RB-2721A 1 set
3. Frequency Stability 1.5 kHz
4. Installation materials 1 set
4. ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System)
Optional
According to EN 300 698-1, an ATIS signal is transmitted
1. Handset HS-2721
every 5 min or at the end of transmission, by modulating
2. Bracket for handset RB-2721B
the carrier at 1,300 and 2,100 Hz
3. Loudspeaker MX910-X01
RECEIVER 4. VHF Antenna RA-106
1. Frequency Range 155.00 - 166.075 MHz 5. VHF Antenna 396-1
6. Connector for CH70 ant OP05-92
2. Receiving System Double-conversion 7. DC Converter PC-208 (24-12 V)
superheterodyne
HS-2721 RB-2721A RB-2721B HS-2721
IF: 45.1 MHz and 455 kHz
T/R or CH70 WR CH70 WR
3. AF Output Power 0.1 W (8 Ω loudspeaker)
1.5 mW (150 Ω handset)
3 W with optional loudspeaker
4. Audio Response De-emphasis of 6 dB/oct +1/-3 dB
5. Sensitivity -3 dBμV at SINAD 20 dB
6. Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB 05S0308 05S0308
5m Transceiver Unit 50 m max
IEC 61162-1 (NMEA 0183) 5 m FM-2721
DSC Information

PC-208

External Loudspeaker Option

MX910-X01
12 VDC 24 VDC

HANDSET HS-2721 TRANSCEIVER UNIT FM-2721 BRACKET FOR HANDSET RB-2721A

0.3 kg 0.7 lb 2.5 kg 5.5 lb 0.8 kg 1.8 lb
(80 3.2")
55 2.2" 35 1.4" 65 2.6"
60 2.4"
145 5.7" 42 1.7"

67 2.6" 240 9.5" 12

65 2.6" 200 7.9"
200 7.9"

14
208 8.2"

0.6" 22
0.9"
100 3.9"

74 2.9"
140 5.5"

2- 4.5
4- 5

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