The FURUNO GP-170 is built for extreme reliability in deep-sea environments. It features a 5.7-inch color LCD and a newly developed GNSS chip that significantly improves noise rejection and multi-path mitigation, ensuring a steady lock even in difficult conditions.
Key Professional Features
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Full IMO Compliance: Meets mandatory performance standards (MSC.112(73), etc.) for GPS, GLONASS, and DGNSS.
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10 Hz Update Rate: Position data is refreshed every 0.1 seconds, allowing for extremely smooth tracking of ship movement on high-speed radars and ECDIS.
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BAM Ready: Fully compatible with Bridge Alert Management systems (IMO MSC.302(87)), ensuring critical navigation alerts are centralized and managed according to regulations.
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Network Ready: Features a LAN interface for “Light Weight Ethernet” (IEC 61162-450) integration, alongside traditional NMEA0183 ports.
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Integrity Display: Provides a “Skyplot” and detailed signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) charts for every satellite, allowing the officer on watch to verify the health and accuracy of the position fix.
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Dual Configuration: Two units can be networked together to provide a seamless backup; waypoints and routes created on one unit are automatically shared with the other.



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