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The Furuno FAX‑408 is a self‑contained, marine-grade weather facsimile (weatherfax) receiver designed to receive and print weather charts and satellite imagery aboard vessels. It operates across the HF spectrum—2 to 25 MHz in 100 Hz steps—with 150 factory‑programmed channels and storage for an additional 164 user‑defined channels. The unit uses a synthesized double superheterodyne receiver to ensure sensitivity and selectivity, and it supports both automatic and manual selection of channel, IOC, phase alignment, and speed. The printed output appears on 8‑inch wide thermal paper, with nine levels of gray tone reproduction, using electronic scanning plus a thermal print head for quiet and reliable operation. The FAX‑408 includes a built-in scheduler, allowing up to 16 automatic receive programs per week, and will automatically select the channel with the best signal quality. It draws power from 12 V or 24 V DC (at ~1.15 to 2.3 A), is tolerant of marine operating conditions (typically –10 °C to +50 °C, up to 95% relative humidity), and is built with minimal mechanical components to reduce noise and wear. As such, it provides vessels a dependable means of receiving up-to-date meteorological information even when disconnected from centralized communications networks.
Frequency Range: 2.0000 – 24.99999 MHz (MF/HF bands)
Frequency Steps: 100 Hz
Receiver Type: Synthesized double superheterodyne
Class of Emission: F3C (facsimile)
Number of Channels: 314 total (150 pre-programmed + 164 user-programmable)
Sensitivity: 2 µV at 20 dB SINAD
Selectivity: 2.0 kHz at –6 dB
Display: LCD (32 characters × 2 lines)
Channel Selection: Automatic or manual via numeric keys
Tuning Indicator: 3 LEDs
External Signal Input: 1500 Hz (black) and 2300 Hz (white), FSK or FM signal
Recording System: Electronic scanning with thermal head
Recording Speed: 60, 90, or 120 scans per minute
Gradation: 9 tones (white, 7 gray levels, and black)
Recording Paper: Thermal paper (216 mm × 20 m)
Line Density: 8 dots/mm (total number of dots: 1696)
Index of Cooperation (IOC): 576 and 288
Start/Stop: Automatic via timer program and/or WMO standard remote control signal (or manual)
Recording Rate: Automatic selection or manual setting
IOC: Automatic selection by WMO start signal (or manual)
Phase Matching: Automatic selection by passing signal (or manual)
Voltage: 12–24 VDC
Current Consumption: 1.15 A (12 VDC) to 2.3 A (24 VDC)
Power Consumption: 27.6 W
Operating Temperature: –10°C to +50°C
Humidity: Up to 95% relative humidity at 35°C
Waterproofing: IPX0 (no protection)
Vibration Resistance: 3 mm at 480 rpm, 0.2 mm at 3000 rpm
Automatic Channel Selection: Evaluates signal quality to select the best frequency for reception
Programmable Timer: Allows setting up to 16 automatic operations per week
Quiet Operation: Minimal mechanical components ensure silent thermal printing
Antenna Compatibility: Works with FAX-5 active antenna or standard long wire/whip antennas
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