Product Detail
The Furuno FR8065 12.1-inch Color Radar is a high - performance marine radar. With 6kw power and a 72nm open array, it's a top - choice for seafarers. Key features include a 12.1 - inch SVGA color LCD with 32 - level echo colors and a wide - viewing - angle for great visibility from all directions. One - touch auto - adjust settings for gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter make operation a breeze. An optional 48 rpm high - speed antenna rotation is ideal for narrow passages and high - speed vessels. It has superior short - range target detection and advanced auto - modes for the best radar pictures. The radar offers multiple display modes like Head - up, Course - up, North - up, True View, and True Trail. You can select up to three programmable settings for different sea conditions. The state - of - the - art signal processing and UHD™ digital radar technology help identify targets in heavy rain and poor visibility. It can distinguish between rain and surface reflections, track rain clouds, and remove unnecessary echoes. The target - tracking zoom display function clearly shows radar echoes even in bad weather and zooms in on nearby and intersecting vessels. True Trail Mode shows colorful trails of moving objects, and True View Mode makes radar echoes move smoothly on the main display. Full - Screen and Off - Center modes provide more information and detailed target observation. The Target Tracking feature tracks up to ten targets, and with an AIS device, it can track target heading, name, speed, and direction. AIS can display up to 100 targets, while TT shows up to 10. This radar requires either an XN12A4 or XN13A6 Antenna. Specifications: Maximum Range Scale is 72 NM, range Discrimination is 25 m, etc. The package includes an RDP154 Display, Bracket and Knobs, Sun Cover, Power Cord, Owners Manual, Operators Guide, Installation Manual, RSB0070 - 085A Gear Box 6Kw, and a 15m Signal Cable.
Using the Furuno FR8065 radar is easy. First, make sure you've connected the required XN12A4 or XN13A6 antenna properly. Plug in the power cord to a 24vDC power source. When you turn it on, you can use the one - touch auto - adjust settings for gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter to get a good initial view. You can choose different display modes according to your needs. For example, if you want to see the real - time movement of echoes, select True View Mode. When navigating in narrow passages or on high - speed vessels, consider using the optional 48 rpm high - speed antenna rotation. When it comes to target tracking, the radar can track up to ten targets with the Target Tracking feature. If you have an AIS device, it can track more information about other vessels. Just remember, the AIS can display up to 100 targets at once. As for maintenance, keep the radar clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. Check the cables regularly for any signs of damage. If you're not using the radar for a long time, disconnect the power cord. Refer to the Owners Manual and Operators Guide for more detailed instructions and safety precautions.
