Furuno Fax30

[klubko]

Hello,
I'm looking for first hand experience with Fax30.
1. How reliable is the reception (compared e.g. to SSB+PC)?
2. I will be installing on a small (30') boat, so I can't have 15m long wire antenna. Can I do without the active coupler?
3. Do I have to use Furuno preamp antenna? What type of connector is on the antenna
4. What's the quality of data received?
5. Any interesting experience? Good and bad?
Many thanks
Petr

[tristanmortimer]

Hi,
I too am looking for some help with the same information request. There must be somebody on this mine of excellent information of a forum who has some experience with the fax 30.
Any experiences gladly listened to.
Thanks