Furuno recommends "Optimizing" the FURUNO 1954 BB and 1964 BB radars every 1500 to 2000 hours or about every 2 months.  When targets begin to degrade or if the magnetron starts to drift one way or the other, "optimization" can return a better picture.  You cannot "Optimize" too much as the it re-tunes the receiver to the optimum frequency and corrects the video.  "Optimizing will also extend the life of the Magnatron.

 

To Optimize 1954/1964 BB radars:

 The radar then optimizes itself.  No other action needed.  An Email notice will be sent out on the first Monday of every other month reminding those with the 1954/1964 series radars to "Optimize" along with instructions.

 

  

Trackball Maintenance
If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, you may need to clean the Trackball.
1. Turn the retainer ring counterclockwise 45° to unlock it.
2. Remove the retainer ring and ball.

3. Clean the ball with a soft
lint-free cloth, and then blow carefully into the ball-cage to dislodge dust and lint.
4. Look for a build-up of dirt on the metal rollers. If dirty, clean the rollers using a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl-rubbing alcohol.
5. Make sure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers.
6. Replace the ball and retainer ring. Be sure the retainer ring is not inserted reversely. 

 

A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY is available at the Channelview office.  The spigot  is located 100' from the bulkhead in the NE corner. 

A water hose  - 100', is available from Robert in the warehouse if your hose will not reach. 

 

 

Pilot Ricky Mitchell at the sticks of the M/V JOHN T MCMAHAN on her first voyage.

 

 

 

Katherine's 50th birthday party at the Channelview office brought out the practical joke side of some of our office mates!

 

 

 

Steersman Calvin English caught by the camera of CAPT Lannie "Coon" Scott aboard the M/V ANNAPOLIS.

 

 

 

 

CAPT Mike Taylor took this sunset shot of Corpus Christi while crossing the bay.