Key Features
• A 50-watt solid-state open array radar with a 6-foot (approximately 1.8 m) antenna.
• Utilizing Garmin's MotionScope Doppler technology, it detects moving targets (toward or away from the radar) and highlights them in different colors, helping with collision avoidance, spotting seabirds/fish schools, and tracking weather changes.
• Supports the "echo trail" feature, which leaves a fading trail on the screen to help determine the relative direction of moving objects to the vessel.
• Supports overlaying the radar image on the chart, with a single view or short-range/long-range split-screen display.
• AutoBird mode helps detect surface bird flocks at sea, which are often indicators of fish schools.
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Key Specifications
• Dimensions: Base approximately 42.1 × 36.4 × 27.1 cm; antenna + base approximately 40.3 cm height, diameter approximately 190.9 cm. • Weight: Antenna approximately 7.3 kg, base approximately 15.7 kg.
• Waterproof rating: IPX6.
• Maximum wind load: 80 knots.
• Horizontal beam width: 1.25°.
• Minimum detection range starts at 6 meters and reaches a maximum of 72 nautical miles.
• Electronic specifications: Input voltage 10-32 V DC; transmit power 50 watts.
• Supports dual-range, dual radar, MARPA (can track up to 30 targets), and other functions.
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Advantages/Application Scenarios
• This radar is highly capable if you have a medium-sized vessel and need to accurately detect long- and short-range targets (for example, in busy waters, in fog and rain, at night, or when detecting flocks of birds or fish).
• Open array radars generally offer better resolution and target resolution than closed antennas (such as solid-state flat-panel radars), making them suitable for users who require detailed detection. • Feature-rich: MotionScope, echo trails, seabird mode, overlay charts, dual range/split screen, and more are a major plus for professional and semi-professional sailors.
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Notes/Limitations
• Size, Weight, and Installation Requirements: The base and antenna are relatively large and heavy, requiring ample cabin or deck space for installation.
• Power Consumption/Power Requirements: While 50 watts is considered medium power, a stable 10-32 V DC power supply is still required.
• Cost, Maintenance, and Expertise: Installation and maintenance of open arrays can be complex, and technicians with experience in marine electrical equipment and radar installation are recommended.
• If your application is nearshore, recreational, low-speed, or in low-target environments, the specifications may be overkill. Consider lower-power, smaller radar options to save on budget and space.
