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The Furuno FM-8500 is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem and a CH 70 Watch Receiver. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications.The FM-8500 offers simplex/semi-duplex voice communications on all ITU channels in the 156-174 MHz VHF band. Other standard features are Dual Watch and Multiple Watch functions which allow a watch on CH 16 and another selected frequency.Full Class A DSC functions are provided for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general call formats: Individual Telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call. Distress alert can be readily transmitted, but a dual action switch is provided to prevent accidental activation.

The FM-8500 maintains a continual watch on CH 70 even while you are using another VHF channel. Upon receiving an incoming DSC message the FM-8500 gives aural and visual alarms.The compact cabinet allows a flexible and space-saving installation on a navigation console or at the conning position