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Furuno 1724C NavNet Radar
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1 3168 5/10/2007
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100% of reviewers $2,266.20 10.0
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Description: Since its release back in 2001, FURUNO’s NavNet series has been enjoying unrivalled popularity worldwide for its high reliability, performance and expandability. It has even been voted Best Integrated Navigation System by the National Marine Electronics Association for three consecutive years. Now, NavNet vx2 is ready to carry on the tradition.
NavNet vx2 combines radar, GPS/WAAS chart plotter, fish finder, and network weather facsimile into an all-round navigation network. Its wide range of options fulfils virtually every desire you may have for navigation system.

Radar, GPS, Network fish finder, Network weather facsimile - a multistation integrated navigation network, NavNet vx2 lets you build your navigation system according to your needs. Utilizing state-of-the-art network technology, NavNet vx2 provides you with seamless data sharing and vast future expandability.

The heart of NavNet vx2 is its Ethernet-based network. Up to four displays, together with various navigational sensors, can be interconnected in addition to new MaxSea-NavNet navigational software, which adds even more features to your NavNet vx2 network. Stress-free navigation can be performed from any display unit connected to the onboard network, due to the high-speed transfer of data available.

All display units are capable of controlling any component connected to the NavNet network
Perfect for single or multi display installations
Fully supports Navionics ® GOLD charts
Utilizes SD cards for chart and memory
Fast chart drawing speed
Straightforward “Plug ’n Play” installation with wizard style set-up
AR-coated, high-brightness display unit for improved sunlight viewability

Display: 7" Color LCD
Antenna: 18" Radome
Range: 24 nautical miles
Power Output: 2.2 kW
Horizontal Bandwidth: 5.2 degrees

Radar & Chart Plotter Features:

Sunlight Viewable 7" Color VGA (480 x 640) TFT LCD Display
AR-coated, high-brightness display unit for improved sunlight viewability.
New Radome Antenna adjusts antenna rotation speed based on the range in use, 30rpm in short range and 24rpm in mid/long ranges
Automatic GST (Gain, Sea Clutter, Tuning) Receiver
Target or Echo Trails with Selectable Time Intervals
Commercially popular SD chart/memory card format
Full compatibility with Navionics Gold charts
Enhanced graphics with 256 color full VGA presentations
Improved screen redraw, scroll refresh, and memory cache
New “Quick Point” L/L direct entry waypoint
100 target AIS display with I/F module and external AIS Rx
Simplified installation with new “Network Wizard” set-up
Adjustable (In or Out) Radar Guard Zone Alarm
Picture Off-Centering or Target Zoom Mode
Cursor L/L Position Display **
Watchman Mode activates the Radar for Safety and Security
On-Screen Display of Vessel Position, Heading, etc. *
Waypoint Lollipop On-Screen, to simplify Navigation * or **
Full Functioning Infared Remote Control
Radar Overlay available with appropriate heading sensor (ie. PG500R)
Vessel Position Display in L/L or Loran-C TD's
North-Up, Course-Up or Automatic Course-Up display modes
Plotter, Nav Data, Steering Director or Highway display modes
Up to 8,000 points for ship's track and marks, 999 waypoints, 35 quick points, 1 MOB, 200
planned routes (max. 35 waypoints/route) and 1 quick route
Add Multiple Displays by Connecting to NavNet Interface
Add Network Sounder by Connecting to NavNet Interface
Shipping Information: TBA

Power Requirements: 12 or 24 VDC
Keywords: Furuno 1724C NavNet Radar
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Review Date: 5/10/2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $2,266.20 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Great display, network interface, lots of capabilities
Cons: None

I purchased a Furuno packge of NavNet Radar, GPS, Navpilot and VHF. The Radar unit is really sweet. It has a very bright, easy to view display. All the functions are intuitively laid out and it has a lot of power regarding options. I also purchased the Furuno PG500R heading sensor with the system for an additional $589.00.

First trip out with it I could see a storm brewing to the Southeast. Switched on the Radar and could see the storm was moving up the coastline so we kept trolling out the channel and it moved behind us. It is a tremendous piece of mind to know that you can monitor changing weather situations and potentially stay out of harms way. The only thing to add now is the new Furuno Weather satellite addition to the NavNet network system.
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