The Furuno FM-8900S is a professional-grade, high-performance Marine VHF Radiotelephone that fully complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for SOLAS ships. It is a Class-A DSC radio, meaning it is engineered for the highest level of reliability in commercial and deep-sea maritime environments.

Unlike the recreational FM-4800 series, the FM-8900S features a robust, industrial chassis with a dedicated CH70 watchkeeping receiver, ensuring a continuous watch on distress frequencies even while other channels are in use.

• Full GMDSS Class-A Compliance: Meets the stringent requirements for SOLAS vessels, ensuring it can operate as a primary safety and communication tool in any maritime region.

• 4.3-inch Color LCD: Features a high-contrast, bright color display that is easy to read under various lighting conditions. It includes dedicated “Day” and “Night” modes for bridge comfort.

• 120-Second Replay: A critical professional feature that automatically records the last 120 seconds of incoming audio. If a transmission is unclear, the operator can press the “REPLAY” button to hear it again instantly.

• Enhanced Noise Reduction: Advanced digital processing filters out background engine and wind noise, ensuring crystal-clear voice quality for both transmission and reception.

• Dedicated Distress Buttons: Protected by a spring-loaded cover, the {DISTRESS} button allows for a 3-second long-press activation. It also features quick-entry buttons for DISTRESS MSG and OTHER DSC MSG for rapid message composition.

• ATIS Support: Includes ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) signal transmission capability, which is required for use on inland waterways in Europe.

• Network Integration: Can be interfaced with a GPS/GNSS receiver to automatically input ship position and time into DSC messages.