Del Mar Electronics
Providing a Safe Passage Since 1986
Weather Fax
Weather Fax, also known as Radiofacsimile, is a system used to transmit weather charts and forecasts over radio frequencies. Ships equipped with a Weather Fax receiver can automatically download synoptic charts, surface analysis, and storm warnings directly from meteorological stations. These transmissions typically occur on HF bands, allowing reception over long distances, which is crucial for ocean-going vessels. Weather Fax provides mariners with detailed graphical weather information to support route planning and enhance safety at sea.
Furuno FAX-410
Obtain crucial weather information in all weather conditions at sea
The FAX410 is a marine weather facsimile receiver designed to receive and print high quality, high definition weather charts and satellite images, which are transmitted from onshore stations located around the world.
It can automatically select the receiving band, depending on the quality of current signal reception. This enables the FAX410 to receive the high quality weather charts and satellite images with little noise, even under changing weather conditions. The receiving channels can be selected from the 314 channels in total, consisting of 150 pre-programmed and 164 user-programmed channels. It can also be programmed for automatic, unattended operation by time or by WMO remote signal. Up to 16 programs can be set per week for such an automatic operation.
The weather charts and satellite images are printed quietly on 10" wide thermal recording paper. The satellite images are printed with 9 gray levels (from black to white) to display highly defined images of clouds.