MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

FM-2721

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 Your Local Agent/Dealer

9-52 Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan

Telephone : 0798-65-2111
Telefax : 0798-65-4200

All rights reserved. Printed in Japan

FIRST EDITION : MAR. 2000
E : FEB. 22,2002
PUB.No. OME-56163
*00080897300*
( HIMA ) FM-2721 *00080897300*
*00080897300*

*OME56163E00*
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 DISTRESS Call Procedure

Do the following when a life endangering situation 5. When you receive the distress acknowledgement
arises on your vessel: call, you are automatically connected to CH16. Hook
1. Hook off the handset. off the handset if it is not already off hook. Press the
PTT switch and say:
2. Press the [POWER] switch in the hanger to turn on
a) MAYDAY three times.
the unit if it is not already on.
b) This is [name of your vessel].
3. Open the DISTRESS button lid in the hanger and c) MAYDAY
press the [DISTRESS] button about three seconds d) This is [name of your vessel].
to show the following display, then release the e) Position
button. f) Nature of Distress
Distress call g) Kind of assistance needed
in progress h) Number of crew
DISTRESS CALL
Nature: i) Other info such as description of your vessel
UNDESIGNATED j) Over.
Pos: 12:34
12˚34E123˚45N

4. The equipment displays “Wait for Ack Auto re-Xmit”

while waiting for acknowledgment of the distress call.
(Transmitting repeats with 3.5 to 4.5 minutes interval
until pressing [Cancel] key.

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 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Ship

General

When the FM-2721 receives a distress alert from other vessel the LED (Red) lights and
INTL SIMP 25W
the FM-2721 sounds the distress alarm. Rx 16
Lat: 45.23 N
1. Silence the alarm by pressing the [Cancel] key (or wait for two minutes). Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
2. Press the [Log] key to show the Sel. Log file menu. VOL:08 SQ:03
RCVD. DISTRESS
3. Select Rcvd. DISTRESS, and then press the [Enter] key to view the contents of the
distress message. <Hand set on hook>

4. Wait up to three minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a coast station is received.
INTL SIMP 25W
5. Open the Rcvd. DISTRESS file again.
6. Be prepared to follow the instructions of the coast station.
If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow chart shown on the next page.
Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
16SQ:03
RCVD. DISTRESS
The DIST ACK by voice can be transmitted by you under certain conditions. Please <Hand set off hook>
carefully read and follow the flow chart to determine whether you should transmit it or not.

When receiving a distress alert, the LCD display appears as shown right.

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 Should I transmit DIST ACK by voice or not?

Distress alert received.

Press the [Cancel] key

to silence alarm.
Read DISTRESS message.

Acknowledge No
received from coast station?
(Wait 3 mins.)
Is
Yes If you can assist the vessel
your vessel Yes
in distress, transmit
near vessel in
acknowledge by voice to
Press the [Cancel] key distress?
vessel in distress on CH 16.
to silence alarm.
1. Say "MAYDAY" ... Once
2. Say ID number of vessel in
Successively to distress ... 3 times
check receive 3. Say "This is" ... Once
No 4. Say ID number of your vessel
message contents.
... 3 times
5. Say "Received MAYDAY" ... Once
Continue watch on
CH 16 until you hear
[SEELONCE FINI],
which means complet-
ion of distress commu-
nication.
(Follow instructions of
coast station.)

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the operator

CAUTION CAUTION
Do not open the equipment. Handle the handset carefully.

Only qualified personal should work Rough handling may affect its
inside the equipment. watertight integrity.

Do not disassemble or modify the

equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury

can result.

Turn off the power immediately if

waterleaks into the equipment or the
equip-ment is emmitting smoke or
fire. Distances at which radiation levels of
2
100 and 10 W/m exist are given in the table.
Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire or electrical shock.
Distance to Distance to
Any repair work must be done by a 100 W/m2 point 10 W/m 2 point
licensed radio technician.

Improper repair work can cause 0.12 m 0.39 m

electrical shock or fire.

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 For the installer

WARNING WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Be sure that the power supply is
Do not open the equipment compatible with the voltage rating of
unless totally familiar with the equipment.
electrical circuits and
service manual. Connection of an incorrect power supply
can cause fire or equipment damage. The
Only qualified personnel voltage rating of the equipment appears
should work inside the on the label above the power connector.
equipment.

Turn off the power at the switchboard

before beginning the installation.
CAUTION
Fire or electrical shock can result if the Ground the equipment to
power is left on. prevent electrical shock and
mutual interference.
Do not install the equipment where it
may get wet from rain or water splash.
Observe the following compass safe
Water in the equipment can result in fire, distances to prevent interference to a
electrical shock or equipment damage. magnetic compass:
Standard Steering
compass compass
Transceiver
unit 0.95 m 0.65 m

Handset and 2.05 m 1.40 m

bracket

Loundspeaker 2.20 m 1.50 m

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 Table of Contents
DISTRESS Call Procedure................................ i 3.5 Selecting Channel ............................................. 15
3.6 Adjusting Squelch .............................................. 15
Receiving Distress Alert from Other Ship...... ii 3.7 Adjusting Loudspeaker Volume ......................... 16
3.8 Muting the Loudspeaker .................................... 16
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................ iv
3.9 Setting Transmitter Power ................................. 16
System Configuration .................................. viii 3.10 Receiving a Telephone Call ............................. 16
3.11 Making a Telephone Call.................................. 17
Equipment Lists.............................................. ix
3.12 Dual Watch ...................................................... 17

Introduction..................................................... xi 3.13 Starting/Stopping Scanning ............................. 17

3.14 Intercom .......................................................... 18
1. Installation.................................................... 1 3.15 Keyboard Lock ................................................ 18
1.1 Mounting ............................................................. 1
4. DSC Operation ............................................19
1.2 Transceiver Connections..................................... 5
1.3 Handset Connection............................................ 9 4.1 Distress Call ...................................................... 19
4.2 Distress Call by [Call] key.................................. 20
2. Controls ...................................................... 10
4.3 Sending DSC Call to a Ship .............................. 21
2.1 Controls, Indications, LEDs............................... 10
4.4 Sending DSC Call to a Coast Station ................ 22
3. VHF Telephone Operation .......................... 14 4.5 Sending PSTN Call to a Shore Station .............. 23
3.1 Turning the Power On/Off.................................. 14 4.6 Sending a Group DSC Call................................ 25
3.2 Listening for Telephony Calls ............................ 14 4.7 Sending an All Ships Call ................................. 26
3.3 Adjusting the Dimmer, Contrast......................... 14 4.8 Receiving DSC Calls ......................................... 27
3.4 Selecting USA, INT, WX Channel...................... 15

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 4.9 Manual Entry of Position and Time.................... 28 PRIVATE CHANNELS (NORDIC)............................ 47
4.10 Storing IDs ...................................................... 29 PRIVATE CHANNELS (NETHERLANDS-INLAND). 47
4.11 Storing Telephone Numbers ............................ 30
General Notes on Operating Marine VHF......48
4.12 Storing Messages ........................................... 31
Rules and Manners ................................................. 48
4.13 Message Log................................................... 33
Communication Distance......................................... 49
5. Maintenance ............................................... 35
Specifications .............................................SP-1
5.1 Antenna Check.................................................. 35
5.2 Cleaning of Transceiver, Handset ..................... 35 Packing Lists ................................................A-1
5.3 Fuse Replacement ............................................ 35
5.4 Battery Check.................................................... 35 Outline Drawings ..........................................D-1

6. Troubleshooting ......................................... 36 Schematic Diagram ...................................... S-1

6.1 Easy Troubleshooting........................................ 36
Declaration of Conformity
6.2 Diagnostics........................................................ 38
6.3 Self check Messages ........................................ 39
6.4 Menu Tree ......................................................... 40

Appendix ........................................................ 41
How to fabricate the cable for optional connector
17JE-23250-02/17JE-23090-02 .............................. 41
VHF Channel Frequencies (Marine and Inland
waterways) .............................................................. 42
VHF Weather Channel Frequencies ....................... 46
PRIVATE CHANNELS (U.K. MARINERS)............... 47

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 System Configuration (150M-W2VN)

(150M-W2VN)
VHF & CH70 RX ANT CH70 RX ANT
(OPTION) (OPTION)
(5D-2V)

(5D-2V)
12V DC

GROUND

SPEAKER
+ - TRANSCEIVER
12VDC
ANT CH70 UNIT
RX ANT
(OPTION) SPKR
REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IEC61162-1(NMEA) FM-2721

(SEM-21Q)
5m MAX 50m
(OPTION) GGA,RMC,GLL,ZDA

(HS-2721) (RB-2721A) (HS-2721) (RB-2721B) (IEC61162-1)

NAV device

DISTRESS

POWER

REMOTE HANDSET A REMOTE HANDSET B

(OPTION)

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 Equipment Lists
Standard Supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Handset HS-2721 - 1
Transceiver Unit FM-2721 - 1
Bracket RB-2721A - 1 For handset
Installation CP05-08000 000-057-744 1 set
Materials
Spare Parts SP05-01600 004-542-060 1 set 10A Fuse: 2 pcs

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 Optional Supply (cont.)
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Bracket RB-2721B 000-057-738 1 set
RB-2721A 000-057-737 1 set
Handset HS-2721 000-057-736 1 set
Antenna Kit AP05-00810 000-057-722 1 set RA106
Antenna Kit AP05-00820 000-057-723 1 set 150M-W2VN
Antenna Kit AP05-00900 000-057-739 1 set 396-1
Loudspeaker SEM-21Q 000-144-917 1
Twisted 10 pair 05S0308 *5 M* 000-107-578 5m
Cable 05S0308 *10 M* 000-106-038 10 m
05S0308 *20 M* 000-106-039 1 20 m
05S0308 *30 M* 000-106-040 30 m
05S0308 *40 M* 000-106-041 40 m
05S0308 *50 M* 000-106-042 50 m
Connector 17JE-23250-02 000-120-946 1 For 05S0308
(D8C) (REMOTE2)
Connector 17JE-23090-02 000-132-624 1 For IEC61162-1
(D8C) (NMEA)
DC-DC Converter PC-208A 000-142-469 1
CH-70 Antenna Kit OP05-92 005-376-120 1 set Connector assy.

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 Introduction
A Word to the Owner of the FM-2721
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-2721 Marine VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident that you will
enjoy many years of trouble-free operation with this fine piece of equipment.

For more than 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability
throughout the world. This dedication is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to provide commercial grade performance and reliability, yet is affordable
for pleasure craft owners.

Please carefully read this manual and follow the recommended procedure for installation, operation and maintenance.
With proper care, your equipment should provide years of enjoyable and dependable communications.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

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 Features
• Conforms to the following regulations
• 25 W radiotelephone with control in palm
• European Standard EN 301 025 (VHF with Class D
• Intercom facility DSC)
• Compact transceiver unit allows installation where • European Standard EN 300 698 (VHF used on
space is limited inland waterways)
• ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System)
• ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 18: Table of
mode enables use of the radiotelephone on inland transmitting frequencies 156 – 174 MHz for stations
waterways, also use with the class D DSC (ID in the mobile service
registrations required). • ITU-T Recommendation E.161:
• “Dual watch” monitors CH16 while watching on
Arrangements of digits, letters and symbols on
another channel. telephones and other devices that can be used for
• Extensive message storage
gaining access to a telephone network
• IEC61162-1: Maritime navigation and
radiocommunication equipment and Systems –
Digital Interface Part 1: Single and multiple listeners
• MSC/Circ.803: Participation of non-SOLAS ships in
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
• ITU-R Recommendation M.493-9: Digital selective-
calling system for use in maritime mobile service

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 1. Installation
1.1 Mounting
Standard Steering
Transceiver unit
Transceiver unit 0.95 m 0.65 m
The transceiver unit can be mounted on the overhead,
Handset and Bracket 2.05 m 1.40 m
a desktop or on a bulkhead. Select the mounting
location considering the following: Loudspeaker (option) 2.20 m 1.50 m
• It is recommended to install the equipment in the
cabin so as to avoid spray. • The cabinet of the equipment, especially the rear
• The equipment should be located as near to the panel, gets warm after a long transmission.
power source as possible, and as far apart as Therefore, provide some space around the unit to
possible from any devices that may cause allow for circulation of cooling air.
interference such as direction finders, navigation • The unit can be mounted on the deck or a bulkhead.
receivers and other onboard electronics. The mounting location should be able to support the
• Compass safe distances (Standard compass, weight of the unit.
Steering compass) are; • If necessary, reinforce the mounting location by
doubling plate.
• Fasten the unit with four tapping screws (supplied).

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 • For bulkhead mounting, tighten upper tapping bulkhead, and screw slots of the unit. Then fasten
screws (supplied) and washers so there is 5 mm upper screws and washers.
clearance between bottom of screw head and

240
14
74
140

200

4- 5 Fixing Hole
Transceiver unit, top and side view

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 Handset (Hanger)

The length of the hanger cable is 5 m (optional HS-2721/RB-2721B: 50 m), so locate the handset hanger within 5 m of
the transceiver unit.
(77)
65 57

42
22
12 Cable entrance hole

145+0.5
208

2- 4.5 Fixing hole

Remove six screws to remove the hanger cover, and fasten the hanger with two tapping screws (supplied) on the
desktop or bulkhead.

Note: The magnet inside the hanger may pull the screwdriver when mounting the hanger.

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 Antenna Connection (option)

Provide a location as high and clear as possible, free from the influence of nearby antenna, rigging and masts.

However, any good quality antenna, complying with the following requirements, may be arranged locally. A high-gain
antenna is preferable. If you are not sure, consult with your dealer.
Frequency range: 155 MHz to 164 MHz
Impedance: 50 ohms
Polarization: Vertical
Input power: 25 W
Quality: Able to withstand marine environment

Any 50 ohm coaxial cable heavier than 5D-2V or RG58C/U may be used for the connection between the antenna and
the transceiver unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable loop behind the transceiver for service and
maintenance ease.

Lay the antenna, and then solder the M-type connector onto the cable end as shown on page 7.

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 1.2 Transceiver Connections
HS-2721 RB-2721A
ANT
Connect the optional antenna. CH70 RX ANT
Connect the optional CH70 RX antenna.
Ground
Transceiver Unit
FM-2721
SPKR
Connect the
optional ANT 12 VDC CH70
RX ANT
SPKR REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IEC61162-1(NMEA) IEC61162-1 (NMEA)
loudspeaker.
Connect the navigator.

Remote 1
Connect the handset bracket.
12VDC
Connect the power cable
(05S0388, option).

Ship's mains

Remote 2
Connect the optional handset bracket.

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 Power Connection

Connect the power cable to the connector attached at the rear of the transceiver unit. The RED wire and the BLACK
wires, with inline fuses (10A), connect the transceiver unit to the ship’s 12 VDC power supply.

Note:The power cable supplied is 3 meters in length; however it could be shortened as much as possible to prevent
power loss.

Remote1, 2

Connect the 10P cable (supplied) here.

Ground ( )

While special grounding is not generally required for VHF radiotelephones, it is a good practice to properly ground all
electronic equipment to the ship’s ground system. The FM-2721 can be connected to ground by attaching a wire to the
ground screw on the transceiver unit’s rear panel and then to the nearest ship’s ground connection point.

ANT

Connect the antenna cable (option) here. Use the optional antenna kit (RG-58/C/U cable).

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 Lay the coaxial cable and attach an M-type plug (if necessary) to the cable as right.
1. Remove the sheath by 30 mm.
2. Bare 23 mm of the center conductor. Trim braided shield by 5 mm 30 mm
Sheath
and tin. 5 mm 2 mm

3. Slide coupling ring onto cable.

4. Screw the plug assembly on the cable.
Conductor
5. Solder plug assembly to braided shield through solder holes. Braided shield Insulator
Solder contact sleeve to conductor.
6. Screw coupling ring into plug assembly.
Plug assembly Contact sleeve
7. Screw the plug into the ANT connector at the rear of the main unit.

Solder both Cut conductor here.

Coupling ring sides of hole.

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 CH70 RX ANT

Connect the optional CH70 RX antenna kit. For detail, ask your dealer.

SPKR

Connect the optional loudspeaker here.

IEC61162-1 (NMEA)

Connects navigator here. The FM-2721 can input/output the following sentences in NMEA/IEC61162-1 format. Use
the 17JE-23090 connector (option) and interconnection cable type EV-SA7/0.16TAx2P (local supply).

(Input):
• GLL: Latitude and longitude
• RMC: Generic navigation information
• GGA: GPA position, UTC
• ZDA: UTC, day, month, and year

(Output):
• TLL: Target data (Outputs the position data of the ship in distress to the navigation device, for example, plotter,
connected.)

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 1.3 Handset Connection
Take appropriate measures to ensure water does not leak through hole in bulkhead made for handset cable.

10P cable between the hanger and transceiver unit

10P cable (supplied, 5 m) should be fabricated as below.

GRN/ BLU/ ORG/ YEL/
BRW RED ORG YEL WHT WHT WHT BLK

Push the appropriate switch down

80 6
Connect to the appropriate to insert/pull out the cable.
Anticorrosive terminal block in the hanger. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sheath Drain wire should be covered by
Connect to the terminal block #16
in the hanger. vinyl sheath, or soldered to the
Drain wire 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 shield in the cable to be grounded.
Cable Fablication Not used cables: Cutt off.

WHT BLK GRN BLU PPL WHT BLK Drain

(B) (B)

Terminal Block Arrangement

Pass the above cable through the entrance hole at the back of the hanger, and attach to the appropriate block.
Cover the hole with soft putty from the inside of the hanger.

Handset cable

Connect to the connector at the bottom of the hanger.

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 2. Controls
2.1 Controls, Indications, LEDs

Earpiece
LCD

Alarm Alarm LED

Keys

DISTRESS
button
PTT PTT Switch POWER
switch

Monitor
Loundspeaker
Microphone

HANDSET HANGER

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 Control, LED description
[Scan] key: Starts/stops scanning. Press this key over
POWER switch (in hanger): Turns the system on/off.
one second.
DISTRESS button (in hanger): Sends the distress
[H/L key]: Alternately selects transmitter output power
alert when pressed more than three seconds.
of 1 W or 25 W. Press this key over one second.
Alarm LED: Lights when a DSC call is received.
(The alarm sounds also when a DSC call is received.) [ ] key: Adjusts LCD contrast and panel backlighting.
Press this key over one second.
[Call] key: Sends DSC call.
[Lock] key: Locks/unlocks keyboard. Press this key
[Log] key: Displays received DSC call log.
over one second.
[Cancel] key: Cancels last operation and returns to
[IntC] key: Enables intercom between #1 and #2
previous display.
handsets. Press this key over one second.
[File] key: Sends stored DSC call file.
[Setup] key: Opens the Setup menu.
[ ] key: Adjusts selected item in upward direction,
[CH /INT/USA] key: Selects international, USA or WX
volume and squelch up.
(wheather) channel alternately. (System setting is
[Enter] key: Terminates keyboard input.
required.)
[SQ ] key: Adjusts squelch. Shifts cursor left ward on
[Private] key: Selects private channel. (System setting
alphanumeric selection on screen.
is required.)
[ ] key: Adjusts selected item in downward direction,
[CH16] key: Immediately selects CH16.
volume and squelch down.
Monitor loudspeaker: Monitors receive signal when
[SQ.auto ] key: (Long press)Turns automatic
handset is on hook.
squelch on/off; (Short press) shifts cursor right word on
Earpiece: Receiver for the handset.
alphanumeric selection screen.
PTT switch: Press to talk; release to listen.
[ ] key: (Long press) Turns the loudspeaker on/off
Microphone: Speak in to the microphone while
pressing the PTT switch.

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 Indications

Off hook state

Channel Mode
(INTL, USA, WX, C h a n n e l D i s p l ay Tra n s m i t t e r Powe r
AT I S * o r P R I V ) ( S i m p l ex o r D u p l ex ) (1W or 25W)

T x ( Tra n s m i t ) o r
R x ( R e c e i ve )
INTL SIMP 25W
C H n o.
Scan (scanning) or
DW ( D u a l Wa t c h )
D i s a p p e a r e d n o r m a l l y.
Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
WatchVHF
16 SQ:03
CH70
Squelch Setting,
00-10 or At (auto)

L o u d s p e a ke r vo l u m e
D S C D i s p l ay
setting (MUTE appears
w h e n l o u d s p e a ke r i s o f f. )

* : O n l y w h e n AT I S I D i s e n t e r e d a t t h e i n i t i a l s e t t i n g .

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 On hook state

Channel Mode C h a n n e l D i s p l ay
(INTL, USA, WX, Tra n s m i t t e r Powe r
(SIMP or DUP)
AT I S * o r P R I V ) (1W or 25W)

INTL SIMP 25W

R x ( r e c e i ve ) a n d C H n o. Rx 16
Lat/lon, and UTC Lat: 45.23 N
(only when GPS is Lon:121.88 E
connected. If not, Time:10:57UTC Squelch Setting,
hy p h e n a p p e a r e s. ) VOL:08 SQ:03 00-10 or At (auto)
WatchVHF CH70
L o u d s p e a ke r vo l u m e
D S C D i s p l ay
setting (MUTE appears
w h e n l o u d s p e a ke r i s o f f. )

* : O n l y w h e n AT I S I D i s e n t e r e d a t t h e i n i t i a l s e t t i n g .

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 3. VHF Telephone Operation
3.1 Turning the Power On/Off 3.3 Adjusting the Dimmer, Contrast
To turn on the FM-2721 press the [POWER] switch in 1. Press the [ ] key over one second to show the
the hanger. The illumination LED in the [POWER] display for adjustment of dimmer.
switch lights. Press the switch again to turn off the
INTL SIMP 25W
power.

3.2 Listening for Telephony Calls

International rules require that all ships monitor channel
Rx
SCAN

Dimmer:03
WatchVHF CH70
16
16 continuously. VO L c h a n g e s t o D i m m e r
1. Select channel 16 by press the [CH16] key. The
display shows “16”. Display in on hook condition
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the dimmer within five
Lat: 45.23 N seconds.
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC (00 – 03, four levels).
VOL:08 SQ:03
WatchVHF CH70 3. Press the [ ] key again over one second within five
2. Adjust loudspeaker volume by pressing [ ] [ ] (three seconds after the dimmer setting to show the
sub-levels in a main level, see 3.7 Adjusting display for adjustment of contrast.
Loudspeaker Volume).
4. Press [ ] or [ ] key to adjust the contrast.
3. (Manually) Set the squelch level with the [SQ ] key Contrast indication will disappear five seconds later.
(“SQ:XX” on the LCD is displayed in reverse video)
and then press [ ] or [ ] key. Adjust the squelch so
that noise is just silenced. (Automatically) Press the
[SQ.auto ] key over one second. "At” appears
next to “SQ”.
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 3.4 Selecting USA, INT, WX Channel Setting channel 16
2. Press the [CH16] key.
Press the [CH /INT/USA] key over three seconds to
show INTL, USA, WX or ATIS (for inland waterways) at
the top of the display. Mode sequence is depending on 3.6 Adjusting Squelch
the initial setting. Please ask your dealer. (Only the The squelch can be adjusted automatically or manually.
international mode is available at the shipment.)
Automatic squelch adjustment
3.5 Selecting Channel
Optimal squelch level is automatically set to mute the
Channels can be entered three ways: pressing the [CH] background noise level.
[ ] [ ] keys, direct numeric key input, and in case of
Press the [SQ.auto ] key over one second to turn
CH16 by pressing the [CH16] key.
automatic squelch on or off. “SQ:At” appears on the
1. Press the [CH /INT/USA] key to show INTL, USA, display when the automatic squelch is active.
WX or ATIS (depending on the initial setting) at the
top of the display. For private channel, press the Manual squelch adjustment
[Private] key over three seconds to show CH 1 to
255 (when ATIS is selected channel number is 1. Press the [SQ ] to show the display “SQ:XX (XX=
prefixed with”R”), CH F, CH L, or CH P. current setting rate)” in reverse video.
Using [CH], [ ] [ ] keys 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust squelch. (If automatic
2. Press the [CH/INT/USA] key. squelch is in use the indication “At” changes to a
3. Operate [ ] or [ ] until desired channel appears, or figure.)
enter channel number with numeric keys. (Private The squelch setting is shown next to the indication
channels must be selected beforehand. Please ask
your dealer.) “SQ.”

Direct input
2. Press the numeric key to enter the channel.
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 3.7 Adjusting Loudspeaker manual.

Volume 2. To change the transmitter power, press the [H/L] key

over one second to show 1W or 25W on the display.
The loudspeaker can be adjusted by pressing [ ] or [ ]
adjust volume. The setting range is 00-10, with three
sub-levels between each main levels. Each pressing of 3.10 Receiving a Telephone Call
[ ] or [ ] key changes the volume, however the volume
indication changes only when reaching a next whole When a call arrives your call name is heard in the
number. For example, if the current volume setting is loudspeaker.
main level 01, you would need to press the [up] key
three times to reach main level 02. 1. Hook off the handset.
Note: Only Remote 1 is available. 2. Press the PTT switch on the handset.
3. To answer the call say
3.8 Muting the Loudspeaker a) The name of the calling station
b) Your station name
1. The handset automatically mutes the loudspeaker c) Suggested channel number
when the PTT switch is pressed, provided the
d) Over.
speaker is active, and then reactivates the
loudspeaker when the PTT switch is released. Example: Voyager, This is FURUNO, Channel 06,
Over
2. To mute the loudspeaker, press the [ ] key over one
second to show “OFF” next to indication “VOL”. 4. Release the PTT switch.
Repeat the procedure to activate the loudspeaker.
5. Switch to channel agreed upon and communicate.
For close-range communication use 1 W transmitter
3.9 Setting Transmitter Power power.
1. You can control the transmitter power level at the 6. Press the PTT switch to talk: release it to listen. If
handset, which can be set to either 1 W or 25 W.
Low and high power are shown on the display as 1W you are using a simplex channel (Tx and Rx
and 25W. Note that some channels are programmed frequencies are the same) say “over” every time you
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 3.11 Making a Telephone Call 3.12 Dual Watch (except ATIS mode)
1. Select channel 16 or another channel specified or The dual watch mode allows you to monitor CH16 and
agreed upon. another channel. To activate the Dual Watch set the
2. Hook off the handset. squelch and then do the following:

3. Press the PTT switch and say 1. Select a channel.

a) Called station name 3 times 2. Press the [DW] key over one second.
b) This is [your station name] 3 times
“DW”, “16” and the working channel selected appear on
c) Over
the display and scanning begins. If a signal is present
Example: Voyager, Voyager, Voyager. This is on CH16 the receiver locks on CH16 and ignores other
FURUNO, FURUNO, FURUNO, Over. channels. After the signal has gone, the receiver stays
on CH16 until the signal goes away, and then reverts to
4. Release the PTT switch to listen.
the Dual Watch mode.
5. When answered, confirm channel to use and switch
To escape from the Dual Watch mode, press any key
to that channel.
except [Enter], [ ] and [ ].
6. Press the PTT switch to talk: release it to listen. Say
“over” every time you have finished talking.
3.13 Starting/Stopping Scanning
Note: For ATIS mode, the ATIS ID signal is transmitted
when the PTT switch is released. While the ATIS ID
(except ATIS mode)
signal is being transmitted, you cannot Press the [Scan] key over one second to start the
communicate (by pressing the PTT switch). scanning.
Communicate after “Rx” appears on the display. Scanning can be stopped with the any key without
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 3.14 Intercom 3.15 Keyboard Lock
The intercom facility enables communication between Some keys can be locked to avoid accidental channel
two handsets on board your ship. changes during telephone operation. When the
1. Press the [IntC] key over one second to turn the keyboard is locked the only functions which can be
intercom on. The indication Intercom appears at the operated are [CH16] and [DISTRESS] keys.
bottom of the display when the intercom facility is To lock or unlock the keyboard press the [Lock] key
on. over one second.
Display in off hook Display in on hook
INTL SIMP 25W INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16
Rx

VOL:08
Intercom
16 SQ:03
Lat: 45.23 N
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
VOL:08
Intercom
SQ:03

INTERCOM On

2. Hook off the handset (if it is not already off), and talk
into the microphone to call other handset.
3. To turn off the intercom, hook on the handset.
If no one answers, press the [Cancel] key to quite
the intercom function.

Note: Intercom cannot be used at Remote 2 when

Remote 1 is off hook, however the reverse condition is
possible. (Remote 2 becomes available when Remote 1
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 4. DSC Operation
This chapter shows you how to set up and send DSC Distress
button
calls. For each type of call the display shows the pressed!!
message “XXX call in progress” (XXX = name of call) Nature:
UNDESIGNATED
while the call is being sent. If, when preparing a DSC KEEP PRESSED
call, no data is entered for five seconds, the equipment FOR 3SEC.
reverts to standby. After 3 seconds

Distress call
4.1 Distress Call in progress
Nature:
Do the following when a life endangering situation UNDESIGNATED
arises on your vessel: Position:12:34
12.34.E123.45N
1. Press the [POWER] switch in the hanger to turn on
the unit if it is not already on. (Example of transmitting display)

2. Hook off the handset. The equipment then sets up as follows:

3. Open the DISTRESS button lid and press the f) The display shows type of call (distress), nature of
[DISTRESS] button over four seconds. The distress, your position in latitude and longitude and
equipment sets up as follows: time.
a) Alert sounds. g) All keys are not operative.
b) Distress LED flashes. 4. After the distress call is transmitted the alert sound
c) Speaker is turned on. stops, CH70 and high power are selected. The
display then shows the message “Waiting for
d) CH70 is selected. acknowledge,” meaning your station is awaiting
e) High power (25 W) is selected. acknowledgement of your distress call from a coast
Continue pressing the button until the display looks station. The time to wait is randomly set, from 3.5 to
4.5 minutes.
something like the sequence in right column.

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 Do nothing until you receive the distress 4.2 Distress Call by [Call] Key
acknowledge call. If the call is not acknowledged,
this sequence is repeated. The distress call can be This method of sending the distress call allows you to
canceled by using the [Cancel] key. specify nature of distress.
Wait for ack. 1. Press the [Call] key to show the Call type menu.
Auto re-Xmit
DISTRESS CALL Call type
Nature: COAST CALL
UNDESIGNATED SHIP CALL
Pos. :12:34 PSTN CALL
12˚34E123˚45N GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
5. When you receive a distress acknowledge call from DISTRESS CALL

a coast station the alarm beeps. 2. Press [ ] to select DISTRESS CALL and press the
6. Hook off the handset if it is not already off hook. [Enter] key to open the Send message menu.
Press the PTT switch and say: 3. Confirm that “Nature” is selected, and then press the
h) MAYDAY three times. [Enter] key to open the Nature of dist. menu.
i) This is [name of your vessel]. Natur of dist.
j) MAYDAY UNDESIGNATED
FIRE
k) This is [name of your vessel]. FLOODING
l) Position COLLISION
GROUNDING
m) Nature of DISTRESS LISTING
n) Kind of assistance needed
o) Number of crew Operate [ ] or [ ] to select
nature of distress.
p) Other info such as description of your vessel
q) Over. Natur of dist.
LISTING
SINKING
DISABLE
ABANDONING
PIRACY
MAN OVERBOARD

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 4. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select appropriate Manual input
nature of distress among Undesignated, Fire, Key in Ship ID with the numeric keys and press the
Flooding, Collision, [Enter] key.
Grounding, Listing, Sinking, Abandoning, Piracy,
and Man Overboard. Send message
Call type:
5. Press the [Enter] key to send the distress call. SHIP CALL
Ship ID:
6. Follow from step 4 in “Distress Call by DISTRESS
Com channel:
Button” on page 19. 06
Manual entry
4.3 Sending DSC Call to a Ship
To send a DSC call to a ship to propose a working Automatic input
channel, do the following: Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
1. Press the [Call] key to display the Call type menu. select the recorded name which you desire and press
Call type
the [Enter] key.
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL Addr. sel.
PSTN CALL 01:FURUNOMARU
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL 02:FRIEND NO.2
DISTRESS CALL
03:FRIEND NO.3
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to choose SHIP CALL and press the
[Enter] key to open the Send message menu.. Automatic entry through Addr. sel. file

3. Enter the Ship ID and press the [Enter] key. Ship ID

(9 digits) may be entered manually with the numeric
keys or automatically through the Addr. Sel. file.
(Registration of ID required for automatic input. See
“4.10 Storing IDs” on page 29.)

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 4. Press the [Enter] key to open the Com channel 4.4 Sending DSC Call to a Coast
menu.
Com channel Station
06 73 No INFO
08 69 To send a DSC call to a coast station, do the following:
10 67 MANUAL 1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
13 77
09 15 CH Busy Call type
72 17 COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
NO INFO: Receiving station PSTN CALL
sets channel. GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
MANUAL: Enter channel
DISTRESS CALL
w i t h n u m e r i c k e y.
"CH BUSY" means the selected 2. Confirm that the cursor is selecting COAST CALL.
c h a n n e l i s bu s y n o w.
3. Press the [Enter] key to open the Send message
5. Select the communication channel with [ ] [ ] key. menu.
6. Confirm that “CH Busy” disappears. 4. Enter the Coast ID and press the [Enter] key. Coast
7. Press the [Enter] key. ID (7 digits) may be entered manually with the
numeric keys or automatically through the Addr. sel.
12: Mess. Entry
Call type: File. (Registration of ID required for automatic input.
SHIPS CALL See “4.10 Storing IDs”.)
SHIP ID: Send message
123456789 Call type:
Com channel: COAST CALL
06 Coast ID:
00
8. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
After transmitting a ship’s call, FM-2721 goes to the Manual entry
waiting condition, and then the following message may Addr. Sel.
occur. 01:TOKYO COAST
Rcvd message able ack: You can communicate. 02:KOBE COAST
Rcvd message unable ack: Receiving station cannot
03:
communicate now. Other suggestion may be sent.
No response: Your call is deleted. Automatic entry from Addr. sel. file

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 Manual input 4.5 Sending PSTN Call to a Shore
Key in Coast ID with the numeric keys and press the
Station
[Enter] key.
To connect to a office or home via a PSTN (Public
Switched Telephone Network), do the following:
Automatic input
Press the [File] key to show the “Addr. Sel.” file. Scroll 1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
the display with [ ] or [ ] to select the registered coast Call type
station name which you desire and press the [Enter] COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
key. PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
Send message ALL SHIPS CALL
Call type: DISTRESS CALL
COAST CALL
Coast ID: 2. Scroll the display with [ ] to choose PSTN CALL and
001234567
press the [Enter] key to open the Send message
menu.
5. Press the [Call] key to send the call. 3. Enter the Coast ID and press the [Enter] key. Coast
ID (7 digits) may be entered manually with the
numeric keys or automatically through the Addr. Sel.
file. (Registration of ID required for automatic input.
See “4.10 Storing IDs”.)

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 Send message Send message
Call type: Call type:
PSTN CALL PSTN CALL
Coast ID: Coast ID:
00 00
Tel No.:

Manual entry Manual entry

Addr. sel. Tel. No. sel.
01:TOKYO COAST 01:FURUNO
OFFICE
02:KOBE COAST 02:HOME
03: 03:Dealer

Automatic entry from Addr. sel. file Automatic entry through Tel. No. sel. file

Manual input Manual input

Key in Coast ID with the numeric keys and press the Key in telephone number with the numeric keys and
[Enter] key. press the [Enter] key.
Automatic input
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Use [ ] or [ ] to select registered
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
name which you desire and press the [Enter] key.
select the registered coast name which you desire and Send message
press the [Enter] key. Call type:
PSTN CALL
4. Confirm that Tel No: is selected.. Coast ID:
5. Enter the Telephone No. and press the [Enter] key. 001234567
TelNo.:123456
Telephone number may be entered manually with 7890123456789
the numeric keys or automatically through the Tel. 6. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
No. sel. file. (Registration of telephone number “PSTN in progress” “Waiting for acknowledgement”
required for automatic input. See “4.11 Storing appears on the screen, and then you can make
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 Send message
4.6 Sending a Group DSC Call Call type:
GROUP CALL
To send a group DSC call, do the following: Groupe ID:
00
1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu. Com channel:
Call type 06
COAST CALL Manual entry
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL Addr. sel.
GROUP CALL 01:GROUP1
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL 02:GROUP2

2. Scroll the display with [ ] and [ ] to choose GROUP 03:GROUP3

CALL and press the [Enter] key.
Automatic entry through Addr. sel. file
3. Enter the Group ID (8 digits) and press the [Enter]
key. Group ID can be entered manually through the Manual input
keyboard or automatically by using the Addr. Sel. file. Key in Group ID with the numeric keys and press the
(Registration of ID required for automatic input. See [Enter] key.
“4.10 Storing IDs.)
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
select group call adress which you desire and press the
[Enter] key.

4. Press the [ ] key to open the screen for entry of

Communications channel and press the [Enter] key.

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 Com channel 4.7 Sending an All Ships Call
06 73 No INFO
08 69
10 67 MANUAL When an urgent but not life threatening situation arises
13 77 on your ship, for example, engine trouble, send an all
09 15 CH Busy
72 17 ships call to request assistance.
NO INFO: Receiving station 1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
sets channel.
Call type
MANUAL: Enter channel
w i t h n u m e r i c k e y.
COAST CALL
"CH BUSY" means the selected
SHIP CALL
c h a n n e l i s bu s y n o w.
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
5. Select communication channel with the [ ] or [ ] key, DISTRESS CALL
and press the [Enter] key.
2. Use [ ] and [ ] to choose ALL SHIPS CALL and
6. Confirm that “CH Busy” disappear.
press the [Enter] key.
Send message
Call type: 3. Confirm that the cursor is selecting “Priority”. If not,
GROUP CALL press [ ] [ ] to choose Priority. Press the [Enter] key
Ship ID:
02345678 to open the screen for selection of Priority.
Com channel:
06 4. Select URGENCY or SAFETY as appropriate and
press the [Enter] key.
7. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
5. The Com channel menu appears. Press the [ ] for
The following display appears with designated
entry of Communications channel.
channel. You can communicate with your group ships.
INTL SIMP 25W

Rx

VOL:03
06 SQ:At

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 Com channel 2. Press the [Cancel] key to silence the beep.
16 71 No INFO
12 74 RCVD. MESSAGE
14 69 MANUAL SHIP
11 79 ROUTINE
NMSI123456789 Sending station ID
13 80 CH Busy
68 SIMPLEX TP:12 Designated channel
Err. check:OK
NO INFO: Receiving station ANSWER DEL
sets channel.
MANUAL: Enter channel 3. Select ANSWER and press the [Enter] key.
w i t h n u m e r i c k e y.
"CH BUSY" means the selected If you don’t want to communicate with other party,
c h a n n e l i s bu s y n o w. press the [ ] key to select “DEL” and then press the
[Enter] key. However, the party is still waiting for your
6. Press the [Enter] key.
acknowledgment.
Send message
Call type:
ALL SHIPS CALL
Priority:
SAFETY
Com channel:
12

7. Press the [Call] key to send the call.

4. Select ABLE and press the [Enter] key.
Note: When selecting “UNABLE”, you can select
4.8 Receiving DSC Calls channel in available and transmit individual call.
When your FM-2721 receives the DSC call, follow the 5. Press the [Call] key to send acknowledgement.
steps shown below. 6. Start communications with designated channel.
1. Confirm the message on the screen.
The stand-by display is restored if the handset is not
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 4.9 Manual Entry of Position and Time 5. Press the [ ] key to clear digits. Each pressing
crears a digit from the right.
Position and time data are required when sending a Position
distress alert call, either automatically by a navigation Input:MANUAL
Lat : ˚
device or manually through the keyboard. If there is no Lon :123˚45 E
navigation device or the navigation device fails enter Time:12:34UTC
Unable rcv.
position and time manually as follows: new data.
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu. 6. Key in latitude with the numeric keys. Use [ ] to
Setup menu switch from North latitude to South latitude and vice
Message entry
Adrr.entry versa.
Tel.NO. entry
Position 7. Press the [Enter] key.
Test The cursor moves to Lon.
System
Position
2. Select “Position” and press the [Enter] key. Input:MANUAL
Lat : 12˚34 N
Position Lon : ˚
INPUT:AUTO Time:12:34UTC
Lat : 12˚34 N Unable rcv.
Lon :123˚45 E new data.
Time:12:34UTC
Now receiving 8. Key in longitude with the numeric keys same as
new data.
latitude entering. Use [ ] to switch from East to West
(when IEC61162-1 data inputting)
longitude and vice versa. Press the [Enter] key. The
3. Press the [Enter] key to display as follows.
cursor moves to Time.
Pos. input
AUTO Position
MANUAL Input:MANUAL
Lat : 12˚34 N
Lon :123˚45 E
Time: : UTC
Unable rcv.
new data.
4. Press the [ ] key to select MANUAL and [Enter] key.

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 9. Enter UTC time with the numeric keys same as 03:Addr.entry
03:
latitude entering and press the [Enter] key. The
display shows position and time. Station type:
SHIP
10. Press the [Enter] key. Address:

4. Enter file name (max. 20 characters) with the

4.10 Storing IDs
alphanumeric keys and press the [Enter] key. For
You may store often-used coast, group and ship IDs, entry of alphabet or symbol.
and recall them on the screen (with the [File] key) when Every pressing of [1] key changes the symbol mark.
preparing a DSC call. (Max. storage: 25 IDs) The symbol mark sequence is as shown below.
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu. 1 . ' - :
Setup menu
Message entry
Adrr.entry
Tel.NO. entry # * / &
Position To enter FURUNO as the name, for example, do the
Test
System following.
a) Press the [3 (DW, DEF)] key four times to enter “F”.
2. Select Addr. entry and press the [Enter] key.
b) Press the [ ] to move the cursor to the next column.
Addr.entry
01:FURUNOMARU c) Press the [8 (TUV)] key three times to enter “U”.
d) Repeat the above steps to complete the entering
02:FRIEND
SHIP “FURUNO”.
03: If you make a mistake, press the [ ] to return to the
previous column.
3. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select empty
5. Press the [Enter] key.
number and press the [Enter] key. For example,
6. Press the [Enter] key to open the window for
select 03. The display then looks something like the
selection of station type.
one below.
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 Station type 2. Press [ ] to select Tel. NO. entry and press the
COAST [Enter] key.
SHIP
GROUP TEl. No. Entry
01:FURUNO
OFFICE
02:HOME
7. Select station type desired and press the [Enter] key. 03:
For example, select COAST.
03:Addr.entry
03:FURUNO 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] to select vacant number and
Station type: press the [Enter] key.
COAST Tel. No.entry
Address: 03:
00
Tel No.:
8. Enter ID number (Group ID, 8 digits; Coast ID, 7
digits, Ship ID, 9 digits) and press the [Enter] key.
9. Press the [Cancel] key several time to return.
4. Enter file name (Max. 20 characters) with the
4.11 Storing Telephone Numbers alphanumeric keys and press the [Enter] key.
Tel. No. entry
Often-used telephone numbers can be stored, and 03:FURUNO
display them on the screen (with the [File] key) when Tel No.:
preparing a DSC call. (Max. storage: 25 numbers)
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry 5. Enter telephone number with the numeric keys and
Addr.entry press the [Enter] key. (Max. 16 characters)
Tel.NO. entry
Position For the entering of hyphen, press the [ ].
Test
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 4.12 Storing Messages 4. Enter the message name with alphanumeric keys
([ ] [ ]keys for cursor movement) and press the
You previously learned how to send various DSC calls. [Enter] key. For example, enter “ABC”.
In this section you will learn how to prepare, store and
send DSC file messages. (Max. storage: 25 messages) 5. Confirm that call type is selected and press the
[Enter] key to open the call type menu.
Preparing and storing DSC messages Call type
COAST CALL
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu. SHIP CALL
Setup menu PSTN CALL
Message entry GROUP CALL
Addr.entry ALL SHIPS CALL
Tel.NO. entry DISTRESS CALL
Position 6. Select the call type and press the [Enter] key. For
Test
System example, select SHIP CALL.
2. Select Message entry and press the [Enter] key. 7. Enter the ship ID. Ship ID (9 digits) may be entered
Message entry
01:FURUNO manually with the numeric keys or automatically
JAPAN through the Ship ID log. (Registration of ID required
02:FURUNO
SPAIN for automatic input. See “4.10 Storing IDs”)
03:FURUNO

3. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select vacant

number and press the [Enter] key. For example,
select 12.
Mess. entry
12:
Call type:
SHIP CALL
Ship ID:

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 Mess. entry
12:ABC 8. Confirm that Com channel is selected, and then
Call type: press the [Enter] key.
SHIP CALL
Ship ID: Com channel
06 73 No INFO
08 69
Manual entry 10 67 MANUAL
13 77
Sel. ship ID 09 15 CH Busy
01:FURUNOMARU 72 17
NO INFO: No infor mation
02:FRIEND MANUAL: Enter channel
SHIP w i t h n u m e r i c k e y.
03: "CH BUSY" means the selected
c h a n n e l i s bu s y n o w.
Automatic entry through Sel. Ship ID
9. Select channel by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and press
Manual input
the [Enter] key.
Key in Ship ID with the numeric keys and press the [Enter] key.
10. Press the [Cancel] key several times to return.
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select the
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 4.13 Message Log
Sending stored messages The message log stores 50 each of the latest received
routine messages (other than Distress), received
Selection by cursor distress messages, and transmitted messages, each
type in its own memory. When a message log memory
1. Press the [File] key to open the file menu. becomes full the oldest message in that memory is
2. Select file and press the [Enter] key. automatically erased to make room for the latest. The
log file with the message of “ Not read log” has
3. Press the [Call] key to send the call. unread or unacknowledged Rx messages,
unacknowledged Tx messages and unread distress
messages.
The messages are saved to correspond logs as follows.
• RCVD. (Received) ORDINARY:
All ships (Urgency, Safety), Individual (Urgency, Safety,
Routine), Group (Routine)
• RCVD. (Received) DISTRESS: Distress, Distress Ack,
Distress Relay
• TRANSMITTED: All above messages transmitted.
To view the message log do the following:
1. Press the [Log] key to open the Sel. Log title menu.
Sel. logtitle
RCVD.ORDINARY

RCVD.DISTRESS
Not read log There are unread or
TRANSMITED unacknowledged messages.

2. Select RCVD. ORDINARY, RCVD DISTRESS or

TRANSMITTTED as appropriate and press the
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 RCVD.ORDINARY RCVD MESSAGE
01.Ship Call SHIP CALL
23-12:40 ROUTINE
02.Coast call MMSI123456789
23-12:34 SIMPLEX TP:16
03.Coast call Err. check:OK
23-12:11 RESEND DEL
Received ordinary log 5. To delete the message, press the [ ] to select DEL,
RCVD.DISTRESS and then press the [Enter] key.
01.Acknowledge
23-12:40 6. To resend (or answer) the message, confirm that
02.Distress the cursor is selecting RESEND (or ANSWER) and
23-12:34
03.Distress then press the [Enter] key followed by the [Call] key.
23-12:11 The message of ANSWER changes to RESEND if
Received distress log there is no operation within 4 minutes and 30
TRANSMITTED seconds.
01.Group call
23-12:40 7. When the appears at the bottom of the display, it
02.Ship call means that there are more messages. ( is means
23-12:34
03.Ship call the end of message.)
23-12:11 8. To escape from the log, press the [Cancel] key
Transmitted log several times.
3. Select the message to view by using the [ ] or [ ]
key or entering message number with the numeric
keys. Unread messages are marked with .
4. Press the [Enter] key to display the message. The
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 5. Maintenance
The FM-2721 is designed to provide years of trouble- 5.3 Fuse Replacement
free operation. It is, however, recommended to inspect
and maintain the following points to minimize the A 10A fuse in the snap-in fuse holder on the power
possibility of equipment failure and assure optimum cable protects the equipment from reverse polarity and
performance. Be sure to disconnect the power cable at equipment fault. If the fuse has blown, first find the
the fuse holders before performing any maintenance cause of the problem before replacing it. Use only a
work. 10A fuse; use of other fuses will damage the equipment
and void the warranty.
5.1 Antenna Check
Since the antenna is exposed to direct sunlight and salt CAUTION
water spray, it is subject to corrosion or salt water Use the proper fuse.
immersion at the antenna base. Physical damage, such
as a crack, may occur under heavy ship’s vibration. If Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
equipment damage and void the warranty.
cracks or water immersion is found, contact FURUNO
dealer for servicing.
5.4 Battery Check
5.2 Cleaning of Transceiver, Handset
Keep the transceiver and handset clean and dry at all The FM-2721 operates normally at any voltage between
times. Dust or loose dirt accumulated on them should 10.8 and 15.6 VDC. If the battery voltage is out of
be wiped off with a soft, dry cloth. Never use plastic ratings, check the battery liquid and the charging
solvents, such as thinner or acetone for cleaning; they system of your boat. Check also rust or corrosion at the
may dissolve paint and markings. battery terminals and the ship’s mains switch-board for
Check all connectors for corrosion. If corroded, clean poor contact.
the contact and re-tighten securely.

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 6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Easy Troubleshooting
Most VHF troubles are caused not by the transceiver itself but by the ANT/feeder or power supply system. The list
below provides simple troubleshooting that can be done by the operator. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHECK INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT. CARELESS HANDLING MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

[POWER] switch pressed but Power is off at the mains Turns mains switch on.
power does not come on. switchboard.
Power lead on battery is loose or Secure connector firmly and check
disconnected. connections to battery.
Battery is flat. Check battery electrolyte, charging
system, etc.
Fuse has blown. Check mains voltage and polarity and
then replace the fuse (10A).

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 (Continued from previous page)
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
LCD looks normal but no sound. Squelch setting too high. Lower squelch.

Loudspeaker volume too low. Raise loudspeaker.

Noise but no or poor signal ANT connector (on transceiver Fasten ANT connector tightly.
reception. unit) is loose or disconnected.
Antenna has broken. Replace antenna.
Antenna cable is damaged or Lay new cable (50 ohm coaxial
immersed in water. cable).
Radio barrier (large vessel, Line-of-sight is a rule of VHF
crane, etc.) in the signal path. communications. Wait until barrier no
Transmitter is too far away or longer exists or you are within
transmitting in low power. transmitting range of transmitter.
TX symbol appears but no or See items of “Noise but no or
low output power. poor signal reception.”
Power setting is “LOW” (1 W) Press the [H/L] key over one second
to display 25 W. Some channels are
programmed to operate at 1 W only.
See the list at the back of this manual.

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 6.2 Diagnostics
A diagnostic test facility checks the equipment for proper operation.
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry
Addr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System

2. Select Test and press the [Enter] key twice.

The test results appear as below.
Daily test
FSK Loop Results displayed as OK
Check: OK! or NG (No Good)

3. To quit the diagnostic test, press the [Cancel] key several times.

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 6.3 Self check Messages
The display shows the following messages to alert to possible equipment trouble.
INTL SIMP 25W INTL SIMP 25W INTL SIMP 25W

Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
16
SQ:03
PLL unlock
Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
Remote
16
SQ:03
Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
16
SQ:03
EPFS Error
PLL unlock Remote Error (Handset Priority) Position Error

INTL SIMP 25W Press the [Cancel] key,

and "Update pos.!!" replaces
Rx
SCAN

VOL:08
16
SQ:03
Not read log
"EPFS Error."
Then, enter position manually.

Massage not yet read

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 6.4 Menu Tree

[Setup] key Message entry

Addr. entry

Tel. No. entry

Position

Test

System MMSI

Key click

Auto revert (ON/OFF)

Program ver.
(FM-2721:05502031XX, HS-2721:05502041XX)

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 Appendix
How to fabricate the cable for optional connector 17JE-23250-02/17JE-23090-02
When connecting the optional handset for REMOTE2 and/or navigational equipment to port IEC 61162-1 (NMEA),
optional connector 17JE-23250-02 (for handset)/17JE-23090-02 (for NMEA) and appropriate cable are required.
Fabricate them as below.

1. Remove the vinyl sheath. 7. Solder the cores to the connector pins referring to the
2. Unravel and cut the aluminum tape at appropriate schematic diagram at back of the operator’s manual.
location. 8. Assemble the connector.
45 Supplied rubber tube is not used.
Remove the vinyl sheath by 45 mm.
Vinyl sheath Aluminum tape

10 3
Remove the aluminum tape by 10 mm, Aluminum tape
and the sheath of the cores by 3 mm. and copper tape

Twist and trim the drain. Cable clamp

Cable
Fabrication of 05S0308 (for REMOTE2)

3. Wrap copper tape around sheath once.

4. Fold back aluminum tape onto copper tape.
5. Continue wrapping copper tape around cable.
6. Remove insulator of all cores for about 4 mm, and
presolder the tip of each wire.

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 VHF Channel Frequencies (Marine and Inland waterways)
International & Inland waterways Channels:
CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Remarks CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Remarks
01 156.050 160.650 15 156.750 156.750 1 W only*
02 156.100 160.700 16 156.800 156.800
03 156.150 160.750 17 156.850 156.850 1 W only*
04 156.200 160.800 18 156.900 161.500
05 156.250 160.850 19 156.950 161.550
06 156.300 156.300 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 20 157.000 161.600
07 156.350 160.950 21 157.050 161.650
08 156.400 156.400 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 22 157.100 161.700
09 156.450 156.450 23 157.150 161.750
10 156.500 156.500 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 24 157.200 161.800
11 156.550 156.550 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 25 157.250 161.850
12 156.600 156.600 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 26 157.300 161.900
13 156.650 156.650 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 27 157.350 161.950
14 156.700 156.700 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 28 157.400 162.000

*: Both International and Inland waterways

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 International & Inland waterways Channels (cont.):
CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Remarks CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Remarks
60 156.025 160.625 74 156.725 156.725 (Inland waterways) 1 W only
61 156.075 160.675 77 156.875 156.875 (Inland waterways) 1 W only
62 156.125 160.725 78 156.925 161.525
63 156.175 160.775 79 156.975 161.575
64 156.225 160.825 80 157.025 161.625
65 156.275 160.875 81 157.075 161.675
66 156.325 160.925 82 157.125 161.725
67 156.375 156.375 83 157.175 161.775
68 156.425 156.425 84 157.225 161.825
69 156.475 156.475 85 157.275 161.875
71 156.575 156.575 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 86 157.325 161.925
72 156.625 156.625 (Inland waterways) 1 W only 87 157.375 157.375
73 156.675 156.675 88 157.425 157.425

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 USA Channels:
CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Type of Operation CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Type of Operation
01 156.050 156.050 Com’l 24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp.
05 156.250 156.250 Port Operations 25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp.
06 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety 26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp.
07 156.350 156.350 Com’l 27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp.
08 156.400 156.400 Com’l 28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp.
09 156.450 156.450 Call & Ship/Ship 61” 156.075 156.075 ---
10 156.500 156.500 Com’l & Ship/Ship 63 156.175 156.175 Com’l
11 156.550 156.550 Com’l & Ship/Ship 64” 156.225 156.225 ---
12 156.600 156.600 Port Operations 65 156.275 156.275 Port Operations
13’ 156.650 156.650 Nav. Ship/Bridge 66 156.325 156.325 Port Operations
14 156.700 156.700 Port Operations 67** 156.375 156.375 Com’l
15# --- 156.750 Environmental 68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l
16 156.800 156.800 Emerg/Calling 69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l
17* 156.850 156.850 State Controlled 71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l
18 156.900 156.900 Com’l 72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l
19 156.950 156.950 Com’l 73 156.675 156.675 Port Operations
20 157.000 161.600 Port Operations 74 156.725 156.725 Port Operations
21” 157.050 157.050 --- 77* 156.875 156.875 Port Operations
22 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard 78 156.925 156.925 Non Com’l
23’ 157.150 157.150 --- 79 156.975 156.975 Com’l:

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 USA Channels (cont):
CH Ship Tx Ship Rx Type of Operation
80 157.025 157.025 Com’l
81” 157.075 167.075 ---
82” 157.125 157.125 ---
83” 157.175 157.175 ---
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp.
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp.
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp.
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp.
88 157.425 157.425 Com’l

# Transmitting is disabled.
* 1 W only
“ 1 watt initially. Can be switched to high power (25 W) while [H/L] key is pressed.
‘ These channels are not for use by the general public in US waters.

Note: CH16 is used in all USA coastal areas to call the Coast Guard and for general vessel calling. In certain high traffic
areas, CH09 is also used as the Hailing Frequency. Please check with your local Coast Guard.

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 VHF Weather Channel Frequencies
CH Receive Freq. Service
WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather
WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather
WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather
WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather
WX4 162.425 NOAA Weather
WX5 162.450 NOAA Weather
WX6 162.500 NOAA Weather
WX7 162.525 NOAA Weather
WX8 161.650 Canadian Weather
WX9 161.775 Canadian Weather

(Transmitting is disabled when WX0 - WX9 is displayed.)

CAUTION: Operation on channels not designated for use by your classification of craft or on International Channels
within US territorial waters is a violation of FCC Rules and Regulations and may result in severe penalties.

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 PRIVATE CHANNELS (U.K. MARINERS)
Ship Transmit Ship Receive Application
Coast Guard 156.000 156.000 for contact with U.K. C.G.
M1 (37P) 157.850 157.850 for pleasure boat
M2 161.425 161.425 for pleasure boat

PRIVATE CHANNELS (NORDIC)

FISHING BOATS CH Ship Transmit Ship Receive Application
F1 155.625 155.625 Fishing boat F1
F2 155.775 155.775 Fishing boat F2
F3 155.825 155.825 Fishing boat F3

L1 155.500 155.500 Pleasure craft L1

L2 155.525 155.525 Pleasure craft L2
L3 155.650 155.650 Pleasure craft L3

PRIVATE CHANNELS (NETHERLANDS - INLAND)

Ship Transmit Ship Receive Application
157.550 162.150 Yacht harbor (CH31)

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 General Notes on Operating Marine VHF
Rules and Manners
The FM-2721 fully complies with the requirements for international maritime VHF radio service. It is intended to be
used by a person who holds a valid radio operator’s license and station call sign.Below are some important rules,
regulations and manners for operating the equipment.
• Whenever the radio is turned on, keep watch on CH16 for distress or calling message.
• Distress communications have absolute priority. If you hear MAYDAY, talk only if you can help, and be prepared to
offer assistance or relay the distress message.
• Use appropriate channels.
• Listen before transmitting to avoid interfering with other communications.
• The ship Radiotelephone Station Licensee is responsible for recording in a communication log all contacts made
over the telephone and watch period on CH16. All distress, emergency and safety messages must be recorded in
detail. Entries must show boat’s name, call sign, watch start/stop times, and operator’s signature. Use 24-hour
notation to record time.
• Radio waves are public property. Keep all communications as brief and clear as possible.
• Declare ID or call sign at the beginning and end of each communication.
• Do not divulge contents of communications nor use them for private benefit without permission. (This does not
apply to distress communication.)
• Be aware that many people are listening. Do not use indecent or profane language.

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 Communication Distance
The FM-2721 operates on the VHF band assigned for maritime mobile stations.
The VHF radio wave, unlike LF or HF, propagates like a light ray. Thus communication is only available with another
VHF antenna which is above the horizon. This is called line-of-sight.

Even if a clear line-of-sight condition exists, the radio wave is attenuated along the signal path. The communication
distance is limited also by transmitter power, antenna efficiency and receiver sensitivity.
The average communication range, using 25 W marine VHF, is 10 to 15 nm for ship-to-ship and 20 to 30 nm for
ship-to-shore.
Note that an obstruction in the signal path, such as a large ship, crane, building or mountain, can destroy VHF
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 SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-2721
1. GENERAL Modulation Frequency: Mark: 1300Hz ±10Hz max.
Number of Channels INLAND WATERWAYS (ATIS): 55 Space: 2100Hz ±10Hz max.
INTL: 55 Modulation Index: 2.0 ±10%
USA: 55 Dynamic Range SER 10-2 or less
Weather: 10 Navigation Data IEC61162-1 (NMEA)
Private: 20
Communication System Semi-duplex & Simplex 5. ATIS SECTION
Class of Emission G3E (Voice), G2B (DSC) Modulation Rate: 600 Hz ±30 p.p.m. max.
(1200 baud equivalent)
2. TRANSMITTER Modulation: AFSK
Frequency Range: 155.000 to 161.475MHz Modulation Frequency: Mark: 1300Hz ±10Hz max.
Output Power: 25W max., 1W at power reduction Space: 2100Hz ±10Hz max.
Frequency Deviation: ±5 kHz max. Modulation Index: 1.0 ±10%
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms
AF Response: 6 dB/oct. +1dB/-3dB, Pre-emphasis 6. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER
Spurious Emission: St-by: less than 2 nW Receiving Frequency 156.525 MHz
Transmit: less than 0.25 µW Sensitivity (Input level SER=10-2): less than 0 dBµV
Conducted Spurious Emission: Less than 2 nW
3. RECEIVER
Frequency Range: 155.000 to 166.075MHz 7. POWER SUPPLY
Intermediate Frequency: 1st. 45.1 MHz, 2nd. 455 kHz Main Unit 12 VDC (-10%, +30%): 2 A,
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Max. 6 A at 25W transmit
Sensitivity: Less than +6dBµV (20dB SINAD)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70dB or more 8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
Spurious Response: 70dB or more Ambient Temperature -15°C to +55°C
Audio Output: Handset speaker: 0.5 W into 8 ohms Relative Humidity 93%±3% at 40°C
Ear-speaker: 1.5 mW into 150 ohms Vibration ±1 mm ±10%, 2(5) to 13.2 Hz,
(IEC60945) Maximum acceleration 10 m/s2, 12.5/50 Hz
4. DSC SECTION Water proofing Transceiver Unit: IPX0
Protocol: Complies with ITU-R Rec. 493-9[5], Handset & Hanger: IPX5
541-8(Class D) and 689-2
Modulation Rate: 600 Hz ±30 p.p.m. max. 9. COATING COLOR
(1200 baud equivalent) Transceiver Unit N3.0
Modulation: AFSK Handset & Hanger N3.0

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