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FOREWORD
A Word to FELCOM18 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FELCOM18 Inmarsat C MES. We are confident
you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end user, about whether we are achieving our purpos-
es.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
Mainly consisting of an antenna unit and a terminal unit, the FELCOM18 provides the full range
of distress and general communication services for mobile and fixed terrestrial subscribers in the
Inmarsat C communication network. Its compact size permits installation where space is limited.
The main features are
• Complies with Conforms to the following standards: IMO A.807(19), MSC.68(68) Annex 4,
MSC/Circ 862, IMO A.694(17), IEC 60945-4, IMO A.664(16), IEC61097-4, IEC 61162-1, IEC
61162-450, IEC62923-1, IEC62923-2, MSC.431(98), MSC.306(87), MSC.302(87).
• Full coverage of Inmarsat-C services: EGC, Internet E-mail, distress messaging, polling, data
reporting.
• GMDSS compliant with optional printer, AC/DC power supply unit
• Terminal unit accepts a wide variety of external equipment: Distress Alert/Received Call Unit
IC-305, Alarm Unit IC-350, Alarm Unit IC-306, PC, navigator, etc.
• Shipborne LAN Ethernet
• Store-and-forward telex communication (public telex network)
• GPS receiver (option) built in the terminal unit provides GPS-generated position.
• Data reporting and polling
• EPADR (Enhanced Pre-Assigned Data Reporting) applicable.
• VMS (Vessel Monitoring Service) applicable.
• Remote distress alert unit
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