Furuno FA150 AIS Transponder with Display- Class A Standard Features
Class-A Universal AIS complying with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825
Target ship’s CPA/TCPA, COG/SOG, name on the basic scrolled LCD display
Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC (Future expansion – LAN and Long Range AIS operation)
Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position fixing
Heading information by GPS compass (SC50/SC110) or gyrocompass
Upgrade existing Furuno radars for AIS target view by retrofitting the RP card (FR-15x5MK3, FR-21×5 and FAR-28×5 series)
4.5″ Silver Bright LCD display
Ship reporting capacity – 2,000 reports/minute, 4,500 reports/minute on two channels
TDMA Transmitter
TX Frequency – 156.025 MHz – 162.025 MHz, manual/automatic setting
Transmitter Power – 1W / 2W / 12.5W, manual/automatic selection
TDMA Receiver
RX Frequency – 156.025 MHz – 162.025 MHz by 2 channels
DSC Receiver
RX Frequency – CH70 (156.525 MHz)
12-channels internal GPS Receiver w/ Differential (DGPS)
Furuno FA150 AIS Transponder with Display- Class A Shipping Information
22 lbs, 1 Carton
Furuno FA150 AIS Transponder with Display- Class A Power Requirements
Display Unit: 12-24 VDC, .3-.15 A
Transponder Unit: 12-24 VDC, 7-3.5 A
Furuno FA150 AIS Transponder with Display- Class A Notes
UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option – use 001-034-670 or purchase locally
List Price Credit for GPA017S/S is $105.00
List Price Credit for 000-133-670 is $75.00
Neither GPA017S/S nor 000-133-670 is required if GVA100/DB1 is used
100-183-262 Pipe/Mast Mount is required if utilizing locally purchased VHF Antenna – not required if utilizing 001-034-670 VHF Antenna
If an aftermarket antenna is used, it must be capable of transmitting at 156.025 – 162.025 mHz
Antenna mounting hardware and antenna coax cable not included

Furuno FA150 AIS Transponder with Display- Class A
The FA150 is a shipborne Universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) Transponder capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. The FA150 consists of a transponder unit and a compact display unit with 4.5″ Silver Bright Display. The compact FA150 display is designed to accommodate a simple and space-saving installation with a user-friendly ergonomic design.

The transponder unit contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface processor and internal GPS receiver. The GPS receiver is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver and has Differential capabilities (DGPS). The GPS receiver provides UTC reference and also provides position, COG and SOG in the event that a connected external GPS receiver fails.

The FA150 provides multiple interfaces for Radar, ECDIS and PC. The available Combo GPS/VHF antenna affords flexible, easy installation.