Furuno FR8125 12.1" 12kW, 72nm UHD Radar System - Less Antenna
Furuno FR8125 12.1" 12kW, 72nm UHD Radar System - Less Antenna — Product description
Navigating choppy waters or foggy horizons demands radar that cuts through the noise—literally. The Furuno FR8125 stands out in the FR8005 series with its ultra-high-definition digital signal processing, delivering crystal-clear images even when Mother Nature throws rain, snow, or sea clutter your way. This 12.1-inch powerhouse, rated at 12kW and capable of spotting targets up to 72 nautical miles, gives skippers the edge in spotting vessels, obstacles, and weather patterns without the guesswork. Note that the antenna is sold separately, allowing you to pair it with a 48-inch or 72-inch option based on your vessel's needs.
Why Choose the Furuno FR8125 for Your Vessel?
Boat operators know that standard radars often struggle in adverse conditions, blending rain echoes with real threats. The FR8125 flips that script using advanced UHD™ technology. It intelligently separates rain from surface returns, letting you track storm cells while ignoring false alarms. Imagine motoring through a squall: unnecessary clutter vanishes with a quick adjustment, revealing nearby boats or buoys that could spell trouble.
Real-world mariners rave about its intuitive interface. The keypad controls feel natural under gloved hands, and the 12.1-inch SVGA LCD (800x600 resolution) offers a wide viewing angle for shared helm stations. Running on 24 volts, it's built tough with IPX5/IPX2 waterproofing, ready for spray and spills.
Standout Modes That Enhance Situational Awareness
- True View Mode: Echoes glide smoothly across the screen in real-time, syncing with your boat's heading. No more lag between what you see outside and on the display—perfect for dynamic maneuvering.
- True Trail Mode: Colorful trails mark moving targets, instantly showing speed and direction. Spot a crossing ferry from afar and plot your course confidently.
- Target Tracking (TT): Locks onto up to 10 vessels, delivering CPA (closest point of approach) and TCPA (time to closest point) data. Pair it with AIS for names, headings, and speeds on up to 100 targets.
- Full-Screen and Off-Center: Maximize your view for critical moments, zooming into points of interest without losing the big picture.
Technical Edge for Professional Performance
This radar isn't just smart—it's precise. Choose from 24 or 48 RPM rotation speeds to match your boating style, whether threading tight channels or cruising open ocean. The horizontal beamwidth narrows to 1.35-1.9 degrees for sharp target discrimination, with a 20-degree vertical spread that excels at short-range detection.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 12 kW |
| Max Range | 72 nm |
| Antenna Compatibility | 48-inch or 72-inch (sold separately) |
| Display | 12.1-inch SVGA LCD, 32 echo levels |
| Rotation Speed | 24/48 RPM |
| Beamwidth | 1.9°/1.35° H x 20° V |
| Power Supply | 24V DC |
| Waterproofing | IPX5 (display)/IPX2 |
| Includes | Cable assembly |
Real Benefits for Everyday Boaters and Pros
Fishing charters use it to dodge squalls and locate structure. Commercial operators rely on its clutter rejection for safe port approaches. Recreational sailors appreciate one-touch auto-gain, sea, and rain clutter settings—freeing hands for the wheel. Programmable presets let you switch setups for calm bays or rough seas, while true motion trails and head-up/course-up/north-up orientations adapt to any scenario.
Integration shines too: overlay AIS data for a fused picture, or go distraction-free by hiding text overlays. Superior short-range performance means no missing pots, kayaks, or swimmers close aboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Furuno FR8125's UHD technology special?
UHD™ digital radar uses advanced signal processing to distinguish rain, sea clutter, and real targets, providing sharper images in poor weather than traditional radars.
Does the FR8125 come with an antenna?
No, the antenna is sold separately. It's compatible with 48-inch or 72-inch Furuno open array antennas for flexibility.
How many targets can it track simultaneously?
Up to 10 with Target Tracking (TT), and 100 with AIS integration, including speed, course, and CPA data.
Is the display suitable for bright sunlight?
Yes, the 12.1-inch SVGA LCD has a wide viewing angle and high contrast with 32 echo levels for visibility in various lighting.
What power does the FR8125 require?
It operates on 24V DC, standard for marine systems, with included cable assembly for straightforward installation.
Can it handle high-speed boating?
Absolutely—optional 48 RPM rotation ensures smooth, real-time updates even at speed or in congested areas.
How does True Trail Mode help?
It displays colorful motion trails on moving targets, letting you gauge relative speed and direction at a glance.
Equipped for the demands of serious seafaring, the FR8125 elevates your helm from reactive to predictive. Stay ahead of the conditions and sail safer.
Furuno UHD Radar System 12 Kilo Watt, 72 Nautical Miles. Ultra High Definition Radar (Antenna Sold Separately) The 12.1 Inch color radar FR8005 series features state of the art signal processing, which makes it easier to identify targets in heavy rain and poor visibility. The radar can discern between rain and surface reflections, providing the ability to find and track the movement of rain clouds as well as removing unnecessary echoes. For tracking the movement of other vessels at sea, "True Motion Trails" can be displayed as well as AIS/TT target-tracking with a zoom display function. When the vessel is in motion, the radar echoes move smoothly on the main display thanks to the "True View Mode". Even during rainfalls or severe weather conditions, radar echoes are clearly displayed and unnecessary echoes can be removed instantly with ease. Compared with current radars (FR8002 series) the technology for removing sea, rain and snow clutter has been greatly enhanced utilizing FURUNO's state of the art knowledge in digital signal processing. When using the Target mode, vessels close by and vessels on intersecting courses are automatically displayed zoomed in. These targets will remain displayed for as long as they pose any concern. Target Trails are also displayed, making it easy for the user to determine the movements of individual vessels. When using the True Trail Mode, moving objects will show up on the main screen with a colorful trail. These trails make it possible to see the movement of nearby vessels in the blink of an eye. The radar echoes move smoothly on the main display thanks to the "True View Mode". The True View Mode is based on the head-up mode. During the radar sweep, the echoes move according to the heading of your ship. Since the echoes move in real-time, the discrepancy between an observed target and what is displayed on the radar screen is greatly reduced. Make use of the whole display surface with the Full-Screen mode, giving you more information.
Furuno FR8125 Attributes
- Type: Open Array
- Range: 72 Nautical Miles
- Antenna Size: 48 Inch/ 72 Inch
- Rotation Speed: 24/ 48 RPM
- Display Size: 12.1 Inch LCD
- Display Type: SVGA With 800 X 600 Pixels Resolution
- Interface: Keypad
- Voltage: 24 Volt
- Power Output: 12 Kilo Watt
- Target tracking: 1 Target Tracking
- Waterproof Rating: IPX5/ IPX2 Rating Waterproof
- Includes: With Cable Assembly
- Beamwidth: 1.9/ 1.35 Degree Horizontal And 20 Degree Vertical
Furuno FR8125 Features & Benefits
- UHD ™ Digital Radar Technology
- State-Of-The-Art Digital Signal Processing: Even During Rainfalls Or Severe Weather Conditions, Radar Echoes Are Clearly Displayed And Unnecessary Echoes Can Be Removed Instantly With Ease
- All-New Modes Of Operation Including True Trail And True View Modes
- Target Tracking (TT) Feature Continuously Tracks And Provides Positional Information For Up To Ten Targets
- AIS Device-Equipped FR8005 Series Radar Can Track Target Heading, Name, Speed And Direction Of Movement
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Furuno FR8125 Technical Bulletins
FR8125 12.1" 12kW, 72nm UHD Radar System - Less Antenna
State of the art signal processing & UHD digital radar technology!
The 12.1" color radar FR8005 series features state of the art signal processing, which makes it easier to identify targets in heavy rain and poor visibility. The FR8005 radar can discern between rain and surface reflections, providing the ability to find and track the movement of rain clouds as well as removing unnecessary echoes. For tracking the movement of other vessels at sea, "True Motion Trails" can be displayed as well as AIS/TT target-tracking with a zoom display function. When the vessel is in motion, the radar echoes move smoothly on the main display thanks to the "True View Mode."
Target-Tracking Zoom Display Function
Even during rainfalls or severe weather conditions, radar echoes are clearly displayed, and unnecessary echoes can be removed instantly with ease. Compared with current radars (FR8002 series) the technology for removing sea, rain and snow clutter has been greatly enhanced utilizing FURUNO's state of the art knowledge in digital signal processing. When using the Target mode, vessels close by and vessels on intersecting courses are automatically displayed zoomed in. These targets will remain displayed for as long as they pose any concern. Target Trails are also displayed, making it easy for the user to determine the movements of individual vessels.
True Trail Mode
When using the True Trail Mode, moving objects will show up on the main screen with a colorful trail. These trails make it possible to see the movement of nearby vessels in the blink of an eye.
True View Mode
The radar echoes move smoothly on the main display thanks to the "True View Mode". The True View Mode is based on the head-up mode. During the radar sweep, the echoes move according to the heading of your ship. Since the echoes move in real-time, the discrepancy between an observed target and what is displayed on the radar screen is greatly reduced.
Full-Screen Mode and Off-Center Mode
Make use of the whole display surface with the Full-Screen mode, giving you more information when making important decisions. When combining Full-Screen mode with Off-Center mode any target or point of interest can be observed in detail. The overlay information can be turned off, to observe targets obstructed by the text as well as providing an unobstructed radar view.
Target Tracking and AIS Display
The Target Tracking (TT) feature continously tracks and provides positional information for up to ten targets. An AIS device-equipped FR8005 series radar can track target heading, name, speed and direction of movement. With AIS it is possible to identify and track the movement of other vessels in heavy fog, during nighttime and otherwise difficult conditions. Another benefit is that with AIS you can identify obscured targets that the radar signals cannot reach, giving you more time to act. AIS can display up to 100 targets simultaneously, TT can display up to 10 different targets simultaneously.
Standard Features:
- 12.1" SVGA color LCD with echo colors of 32 levels
- Wide viewing angle LCD for great visibility from any direction
- One-touch auto-adjust settings for Gain/Sea clutter/Rain clutter
- Optional 48 rpm high-speed antenna rotation displays information clearly in narrow passages and on high-speed vessels
- Superior short range target detection capability
- Advanced auto modes to automatically adjust gain, tuning and AC rain/sea for delivering the best available pictures
- True motion echo trail
- Display Modes: Head-up, Course-up, North-up, True View, True Trail
- Up to three programmable radar settings can be selected to give the best radar performance in different sea conditions
Furuno's UHD 12kW open array radar system with 12.1-inch display and 15m cable (FR8125), open array transmitter (antenna sold separately). With target tracking, real movement, deviation from the target...
SKU: NVN-56099
MPN: FR8125
UPC: 611679356345
Technical specifications
| Brand | Furuno |
| Model | Furuno FR8125 12.1" 12kW, 72nm UHD Radar System - Less Antenna |
| SKU / MFR# | 56099 |
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