Furuno 1715 radar offers detailed pictures of coastline and targets at short ranges thanks to narrower pulselengths and dual IF bandwidths. The antenna rotation speed automatically changes depending on the range selection for optimum target detection. The compact, waterproof display allows table top or panel mounting in the cockpit or on the open fly bridge.
The radar has a power saving Watchman mode. In this mode, the antenna is stopped and the transmission is off, while the screen displays nav data only. The radar wakes up at a specified time interval (5, 10 or 20 min) and operates for a minute. If a target enters the Guard Zone, an audible alarm sounds and the radar goes into its normal operating mode, cancelling the Watchman mode. The alarm may also be set to work for a target leaving the Zone.
Furuno 1715 Features
- High Contrast 7" Silver Bright LCD for excellent sunlight viewability
- 14 range scales from 0.125 to 24 nm
- Low power consumption in Watchman mode - only 8 W
- Dual bandwidth IF amplifier: broad band for high fidelity in short ranges, narrow band for enhanced detection in long ranges
- Variable antenna speeds with range scales for optimum performance on all ranges
- Cursor position can be read in L/L (GPS Navigator is required)
- Waypoint Lollipop On-Screen to aid in Vessel Navigation (GPS Navigator is required)
- Programmable Navigation Data repeater feature
- Zoom in to a specific area
- Reverse video feature for effective use at night
- Guard Zone Alarm (US Patent No.5032842)
