FleetBroadband FURUNO FELCOM 250 (FB250) Available Mid-2010!

FURUNO's commitment to the FleetBroadband marketplace with its FELCOM 250 & FELCOM 500 satellite communications systems will complement it's full array of marine electronics product offering.  FELCOM 250 & FELCOM 500 compact FleetBroadband terminals, supported by Inmarsat's most advanced I4 Satellite system, are equally competitive to any FB 250 and FB 500 featured products in the current marketplace.

FURUNO's FleetBroadband FELCOM 250 is slated for release mid-2010, joining the FELCOM 500 satellite terminal, available for purchase since January 2010.  Mackay looks forward to providing you with Furuno's newest satellite communications system, coupled with many options for Inmarsat FleetBroadband airtime service.

The FURUNO FELCOM 250 and 500 series, with its data capability surpassing the Inmarsat FLEET service by orders of magnitude, will bring the broadband IP era to ship-to-shore operations and enhance crew communications.

FURUNO FELCOM 250 Features: 

• Simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data communications
• Global coverage via three Inmarsat-4 satellites (except for polar regions)
• IP handset and IP-PBX incorporated
• Voice 4kbps, ISDN, 3.1kHz
• Standard IP:  284 / 225 kbps RX/TX
• Streaming IP:  32, 64, 128 kbps (Guaranteed, selectable)
• SMS up to 160 Characters
• Multiple IP handsets available, networking through Ethernet hub
• Wireless IP phones can be utilized (wireless LAN access points required)
• Integrated Web server
• Simplified installation with Compact Antenna unit (diameter 35cm/14", 10kg/22lb)
• Plug-and-play system integration
• Built-in NAT router facilitates smooth network integration to the Internet
• Incoming indicators available (optional supply)