Introduction, A word to the owner of this furuno radar, Features – Furuno FR-1710 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
A Word to the Owner of This FURUNO Radar
Thank you for purchasing this FURUNO radar. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO
has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Dedicated in the design and manufacture of marine electronics equipment for half a century,
FURUNO Electric Company has gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the in-
dustry. This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our worldwide distribution and
service network.
Please carefully read and follow the safety information set forth in this manual before attempt-
ing to operate the equipment and conduct any maintenance. Your radar set will perform to the
utmost of its ability only if it is operated and maintained in accordance with the correct proce-
dures.
Features
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FR-1760DS is 60kW, S-band radar, FR-1710 is 10kW, X-band radar and FR-1725 is 25kW,
X-band radar.
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Daylight-bright rasterscan 17-inch multi-color, high-resolution display
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New microprocessing technology with high-speed high-density gate array and software
expertise
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Easy operation by combination of discrete keys, rotary controls, and menu operation, all
logically arranged and configured
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Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) fitted standard, Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) option
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Reliable CPA and TCPA warning in any plotting mode, accurate target data
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The Clutter Sweep feature suppresses sea and rain clutters within an operator-selected
area.
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A Video Plotter (Chart Plotter) and Performance Monitor are also optionally available.