Furuno 1761 MARK-3 Radar Detector User Manual


 
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Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO MODEL 1761 MARK-3 Marine Ra-
dar. We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-
pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electron-
ics equipment. This dedication to excellence
is furthered by our extensive global network
of agents and dealers.
Your radar is designed and constructed to
meet the rigorous demands of the marine en-
vironment. However, no machine can per-
form its intended function unless properly
installed and maintained. Please carefully
read and follow the recommended proce-
dures for installation, operation and mainte-
nance.
While this unit can be installed by the pur-
chaser, any purchaser who has doubts about
his or her technical abilities may wish to have
the unit installed by a FURUNO representa-
tive or other qualified technician. The impor-
tance of a through installation can not be
overemphasized.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end-user, about whether we are achieving
our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
Your radar has a large variety of functions,
all contained in a remarkably small cabinet.
The main features of the MODEL 1761
MARK-3 are:
¡ Traditional FURUNO reliability and qual-
ity in a compact, lightweight and low-cost
radar.
¡ Durable brushless antenna motor.
¡ On-screen alphanumeric readout of all op-
erational information.
¡ Standard features include EBL (Electronic
Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range
Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Cen-
ter, and Echo Trail.
¡ Watchman feature periodically transmits
the radar to check for radar targets which
may be entering the alarm zone.
¡ Ship’s position in latitude and longitude,
range and bearing to a waypoint, and
ship’s speed/heading/course can be
shown in the bottom text area. (Requires
a navigation aid which can output such
data in IEC 61162 format.)
¡ Zoom feature provided.
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