Furuno 1623 LCD Radar

by on May 19, 2010

Furuno 1623 LCD RadarThe Furuno 1623 LCD Radar has very clear and advanced radar functionality.  It is compact in size, but mighty in power!

Sailboats and powerboats as small as 17 ft find this LCD screen display to be an ideal fit with the slim monochrome screen.

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One feature of the Furuno 1623 LCD Radar that makes it one of the best, is the radar capability to zoom do to 1/8 of a nautical mile which is perfect for inlets and harbors that require a tighter navigation capability. The full range of the 2.2kW radar includes up to 16 nautical miles, so it is great for all types of marine situations.

Another important feature of the Furuno 1623 LCD Radar is the 4 tonal target screen which will alert you to any signs of danger in the water or near the boat. This target display will also help to distinguish between the weaker and stronger echoes.

The clear 6 inch silver LCD display screen is bright and can be seen even in direct sunlight. This high definition display screen helps you to easily determine the fish and objects within the waters.

Features of the Furuno 1623 LCD Radar:

  • ergonomically designed with easy to read menu options
  • targets display includes 4 different gray colors
  • 6 in. silver bright monochrome LCD display is waterproof and sturdy
  • range scales go from 1/8 to 16 nautical miles and includes 13 different user selections to choose from
  • RPM at short ranges is increased due to the newest tri-speed 15 inch antenna for making more accurate target detection
  • 3 repetition rates and transmitter pulse lengths
  • transmitter unit is 2.2 kilowatts
  • the linear receiver has a 10 dB noise figure
  • rain clutter (FTC) control
  • choose from manual or automatic receiver gain adjustment
  • includes automatic receiver tuning
  • includes either manual or automatic STC (sea-clutter) adjustment
  • standby mode shows full display navigation data
  • includes a reverse video display which shows up as white targets and marks on a black background
  • interference rejection and echo stretch modalities
  • vessel safety is controlled by the watchman mode of the Furuno 1623 LCD Radar
  • vessel navigation aided by the waypoint lollipop on-screen
  • target Lat/Lon (TLL) output for use with the chartplotter
  • rapid cursor and menu operations are controlled by the omni pad control
  • picture off-center shift
  • includes variable range marker and electronic bearing line
  • includes the option for selectable time intervals for the echo or target or trails
  • includes adjustable duplex (In or Out) Radar Guard Zone Alarm
  • time offset adjustment
  • menu shortcut options with the [PROG] key
  • user programmable Nav Data displays
  • includes the capability to connect BBWGPS GPS/WAAS receiver
  • includes a wind indication with the correct sensor input
  • warranty: 2 yrs

Furuno 1623 LCD Radar Specifications:

  • power requirements: 12 or 24 VDC Only, 36 Watts
  • power requirements (Watchman/Standby mode): approximately 8 Watts
  • power output: 2.2 Kilowatts
  • maximum range: 16 nautical miles
  • range scale: 1/8 – 16
  • array size: 15 inches
  • cable length: 10 meters
  • horizontal/vertical beam width: 6.2 – 25
  • resolution: 240 (vertical) x 320 (horizontal)
  • display screen size: 6.0 inches
  • box dimensions: 14 in.(height) x 19 in.(width) x 25 in.(length)
  • box weight: 25 pounds

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The many features and great functionality of the Furuno 1623 LCD Radar makes this the perfect marine radar system for anyone who enjoys the open sea.

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