Furuno radar models 1712 and 1715 are used as maritime radar units.
Furuno USA was established in 1948. Furuno USA is a global producer of marine electronics. Among other maritime electronics, Furuno offers various radar models for a broad range of uses. Furuno radar reaches from 16 to over 120 nautical miles.
Similar Features
The Furuno 1712 and 1715 share many features. Both offer a 7-inch LCD monitor. Both models have a 10-meter cable assembly. The 1712 and 1715 also share a range of up to 24 nautical miles.
Furuno 1712
The Furuno 1712 has the capability of interconnecting with other navigation equipment through two input ports. The 1712 has an 18-inch radome with a 2.2 kW transceiver. The Furuno 1712 is no longer available for purchase from Furuno USA.
Furuno 1715
The Furuno 1715 has an 18.1-inch radome with a 2.2kW transceiver. The 1715 offers a guard zone alarm. This means that if the radar is in watchman mode and an object enters the guard area an alarm is sounded and the radar goes into active mode. The 1715 also has a rain control that enhances target detection in the rain.
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