PRODUCT NAME : FURUNO DISTRESS ALERT UNIT IC-302
COMPANY NAME : FURUNO
MODEL NUMBER : IC-302

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :

The Furuno Distress Alert Unit IC-302 refers to a piece of marine communication equipment made by Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., The primary function of the IC-302 is to send distress alerts in case of an emergency. The system is used to alert rescue authorities and nearby vessels of a distress situation, typically via MF (Medium Frequency), HF (High Frequency), or VHF (Very High Frequency) channels, depending on the system configuration and communication requirements.

The IC-302 is part of GMDSS equipment, which is mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It allows ships to communicate distress alerts to other vessels or shore stations when they are in distress. The unit is used for both voice and digital distress signaling.