Furuno vx 2 149

[Jordy5130]

Hi guys wanting to check if any of these are the lcd model? And which is newer?

 

[Johnny Electron]

-3564 is from Jan 2006 and the other is from April 2009, both are the CCFL type.
Because we will not continue to look up random units, you might make note that the newer LED backlit units are serial 4323-5001 and above.
Disregard if the first 4 are not 4323.

 

[Jordy5130]

are Furuno open array rsb 007 compatible with mfd 8 or mfd 12

 

[Johnny Electron]

No, NN3D started the digital radar "DRS" evolution. Analog radars can not go further into the newer NavNet Series units.

 

[Locrasto]

Would looking at the amp draw also tell if it’s a led back light? The 7.4 amp is led and ccfl is 9.3 amp?

 

[Johnny Electron]

No but having an asterisk on the display self test tells you that it is LCD backlit.

 

[Jordy5130]

So my other unit with serial number 4323-9162

Is a led

 

[Jordy5130]

Also Im regards to sounder , is there a transducer that plugs in direct or do I need to get a DFF1 ??

And one last questions do I need a external antenna for GPS

 

[Johnny Electron]

Vx2 does not have an internal GPS or sounder so if desired you must have those connected externally.

 

[Jordy5130]

So need a sounder modual?

 

[TheReaper]

Yes, @Johnny Electron was saying that you need an external GPS antenna (or NMEA input) such as a GP330B/0183 in order to get position on your RDP149.

Yes, you would need a DFF1 (no longer sold) or the current BBDS1 network fish finder to plug your 50/200 transducer into.

Ensure you have the latest software for your LED backlit RDP149. Here is a link to the software and instructions:
Software- https://furunousa.com/-/media/sites...2_10.4_inch_led_backlit_software_ver_4.03.zip
Instructions- https://furunousa.com/-/media/sites...re/navnet_vx2_software_update_procedure_3.pdf

 

[Jordy5130]

Vx2 does not have an internal GPS or sounder so if desired you must have those connected externally.

4323-9162 so this one is led?

 

[Johnny Electron]

Yes.

 

[Jordy5130]

If I connect my 139 to a gp 7000 with antenna

Do I still need a antenna on my vx2 for the plotter

 

[Johnny Electron]

If you provide GPS to the RDP139 via the GP7000 then you won't need a separate GPS unit because you have already met the GPS requirement.

 

[Jordy5130]

I turned on the radar today worked fine thwn when I turned it back on every time o turned on radar , it shut off then back light was flickering and wouldn’t turn back on

 

[Johnny Electron]

Sounds like lack of current or some type of short that caused it to shut down and protect itself.

 

[Jordy5130]

I have it connected to a buzz bar the gp7000 works fine but the radar doesn’t like it , will connection to a positive terminal block help?

 

[Jordy5130]

Also noticed when I turn on cabin lights same thing happens

 

[Bayhouse]

are Furuno open array rsb 007 compatible with mfd 8 or mfd 12

Jordy5130 - I have a dome array that was used on a Vx2 with the cable fully intact - yours if you want it for the price of shipping.