Mar 242010

FMD1835 Remote Radar Displays
Offer Flexible Dual Station & Retrofit Alternatives

March 22, 2010
Sales Bulletin #12-10

Since their introduction in the Fall of 2009, the 18/19X5 Radars have really made an impression in many markets for the quality of the Radar image and compact size. Furuno is one [...]

Feb 192010

PHOENIX, Feb 17, 2010 – Maretron announces the very latest in GPS technology with the update of all
their GPS products to the latest World Magnetic Model (WMM2010).
Maretron is now shipping its newest GPS antenna/receivers (GPS200s) with the most up-to-date World
Magnetic Model available.”, says Mr. Larry Anderson, Maretron’s VP of Sales & Marketing.
“Furthermore, existing Maretron GPSs [...]

Jan 272010
The Fusion Stereo

Although it’s been out for a while, I felt compelled to write a small blog about it.  It’s a very compact and versitile unit that has the ability to accept an Ipod (Classic, Nano or Touch) as long as you use the adapters to make up for the size change.  It’s an AM/FM Stereo, has [...]

Jan 272010
4 New NMEA2000 Transducer Choices for the FI-50 Series & NavNet 3D

While the Furuno FI50 instrument series has met with great success,  dealers and customers have commented that a wider variety of innovative NMEA2000 smart sensors was needed to fit more hull types. Furuno listened, and are pleased to announce that they now have (in stock) 4 new transducer models to complement the FI50 instruments. [...]

Jan 272010
True Broadband Performance for the Furuno FCV295 & FCV1150 with the CA82B-35R

The new CA82B-35R transducer from Furuno offers a technological advantage not found in other transducers. Its robust ceramic element uses true broadband technology. Simply put, “broadband” describes the ability of a transmitting and receiving element (a transceiver, or in this case the transducer) to operate on a much broader frequency spectrum than traditional, fixed-frequency models. [...]

Jan 252010
Furuno PG700 Coming soon!

A fluxgate magnetic sensor in conjunction with a solid-state angular rate heading as well as between rescue craft and survival craft
Offers a high level of accuracy and stability : +/-1.0°
Compact unit with L-bracket allows flexible installation
Automatic magnetic field distortion correction
Provides precision heading data to Furuno CAN bus devices
POWER SUPPLY 12 VDC (9 – 16 VDC)

More [...]

Jan 222010
Furuno Introduces it's New FELCOM500 Inmarsat FleetBroadband Terminal

As a new decade begins, it would be hard for any of us to imagine living without consistently available voice and hi-speed data communications. We’re surrounded by these tools everyday, throughout our offices, our homes, as well as when traveling through airports, hotels, and now even airplanes. Now, shipboard personnel can enjoy these same services [...]

Jan 222010
Direct replacement for 1832/1932mk2 & 1942mk2 Displays

For 10+ years, recreational and commercialcustomers alike have grown to appreciate and rely onthe unparalleled performance and reliability of Furuno’s renowned series of 10″ CRT Radars (1832, 1932MK2,1942MK2). While the majority of these models willremain in their product line through 2010, demand hasbeen rising for a stand-alone Radar series of similarsize and power, paired with [...]

Jan 212010
Garmin 700 Series

GPSMAP 700 Series from Garmin

1/21/2010 -  Our representative just visited us here at M.S.E. and showed us the new Garmin GPSMAP 740.  We found a few things out that we would like to share.
The unit is not capable of RADAR overlay at this time.  Things may change in the future with software upgrades.
This unit [...]

Jan 202010
Furuno's New RD-50

The New RD50 from Furuno is coming!  HERE’S A TASTE!

High-contrast 8.4″ COLOR LCD
Digital/graph/analog displays available
Display orientation of up to 4-way split screen
Viewable under the direct sunlight at wing console
Adjustable display background color for use in both daytime and night time
Up to 10 displays can be connected with a daisy chain [...]