Furuno RC-1500-1T - Manual (Page 169)

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FOREWORD
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for selecting and purchasing the FURUNO DP-6 NBDP
(Narrow Band Direct Printing) Terminal. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO
name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. To get maximum performance from
your unit, please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and
maintenance.
The DP-6 is an advanced, microprocessor controlled NBDP Terminal designed to protect
teleprinting communications from radio signal mutilation due to interference in the radio signal
path. It provides dependable, fully automatic error-free telex communication with other ships,
as well as with any telex subscriber, in full compliance with all GMDSS requirements for
automatic radiotelex operation.
The microprocessor used in the DP-6 enables fully automatic operation of your radio station,
including automatic frequency scanning, unattended reception and transmission of messages,
automatic adjustment of transmitter frequency, and more. Operation is simplified by the use of
menus: Simply move the cursor to items on the screen that you want to select.
The DP-6 provides a complete line of word processing facilities in its Text Editor, where you
may create, edit and store multiple messages for later transmission.
Features
• Simple operation by use of pop-up menus
• LCD displays information in easy-on-your-eyes white on black
• Automatic frequency control and message handling permit unattended operation
• Real time printing of incoming messages
• Storage capacity for 100 user channels
• Remote control of a transceiver by commands entered via the keyboard
• Inputs for IEC1162 (NMEA0813) data, to display ship's L/L position, water temperature,
and more on the LCD
• Fully automatic radiotelex by use of macro operation