Discover Superior Visibility on the Water with the Furuno 1945 Radar

Navigating challenging waters demands equipment you can trust, whether you're chasing fish at dawn, cruising coastal routes, or handling commercial operations in heavy weather. The Furuno 1945 stands out as a powerhouse 6kW X-band radar with a 4-foot open array, paired with a vibrant 10.4-inch color LCD display. Its advanced signal processing cuts through clutter like sea state and rain, revealing small targets—buoys, debris, or distant vessels—with exceptional clarity from close quarters up to 64 nautical miles.

Boat captains rave about how this radar transforms foggy mornings or nighttime passages into confident voyages. Automatic gain, sea clutter, and rain suppression adjustments work seamlessly in the background, so you focus on what matters: staying safe and efficient.

Key Features That Set the Furuno 1945 Apart

• Bonded High-Contrast Display: The 10.4-inch portrait-oriented color LCD delivers 350 cd/m² brightness, ensuring readability even under direct sunlight or in pouring rain. No more squinting at washed-out screens.
• Precision Target Detection: Narrow 1.9-degree horizontal beam width pinpoints objects with sharp resolution, ideal for avoiding collisions in busy harbors or spotting schools of fish.
• Customizable Echo Colors: Choose yellow, green, orange, or multi-color echoes to differentiate targets quickly—land in green, ships in yellow, for intuitive interpretation.
• Full-Screen and Zoom Modes: Expand your view across the entire display or zoom into critical zones without losing situational awareness.

Advanced Tracking for Smarter Navigation

Stay ahead of traffic with robust AIS and ARPA integration. Track up to 100 AIS targets and 10 ARPA vectors simultaneously, overlaid right on your radar image. AIS pulls real-time data like vessel names, speeds, course over ground, and destinations via VHF—crucial when larger ships or landmasses block your line of sight.

The Off-Center function is a game-changer: shift your vessel's position on-screen to zoom in on ahead or specific sectors, perfect for entering narrow channels or monitoring fishing grounds without repositioning the boat.

Enhanced auto-tuning keeps the picture optimized as conditions change, reducing manual tweaks and operator fatigue during long shifts.

Seamless System Integration

Expand your onboard electronics effortlessly with NMEA 0183 connectivity. Link the Furuno 1945 to chartplotters, fishfinders, or multifunction displays for a unified command center. This modularity supports growing fleets, from weekend yachts to professional workboats, without compatibility headaches.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

What's Included for Quick Setup

• 1945 Display Unit
• RSB0070-059A Gearbox/Pedestal
• XN12A4 4 ft Antenna Array
• 15m Interconnect Cable

Everything arrives ready to mount and power up, minimizing downtime on your vessel.

Why Boaters Choose the Furuno 1945 for Real-World Performance

Fishermen appreciate its short-range sensitivity for marking pots and wrecks, while cruisers value long-range scanning for early weather fronts. In low visibility, it outperforms basic radars by rejecting false echoes, saving fuel and stress. Proven durable in saltwater environments, it handles vibrations and corrosion like a pro—backing up Furuno's reputation for marine-grade reliability.