B&G BR24 Radar bundle 3G™

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B&G's Broadband 3G™ Radar provides amazing target resolution, even at an unprecedented 1/32 nm range. Docks, channel markers, moored vessels and other critical targets are displayed with clarity and separation, for added confidence in close quarters. Broadband Radar™ technology also eliminates the "main bang" of a pulse radar — the obscured "dead zone" immediately around the vessel — which interferes with close target detection.

Broadband 3G™ Radar allows you to see more targets further away from your boat. Now you get the same impressive short-range capabilities of the original Broadband Radar with the addition of exposing targets previously unseen before.

No more waiting 2-3 minutes for a magnetron to warm up - 100% solid-state design provides InstantOn™ capability. When darkness falls or the fog rolls in, you will always be ready. Ideal for sailboats wishing to save power, or boats at anchor not wishing to run the radar continuously.

Simrad has introduced a revolutionary new radar system unlike anything else on the recreational boating market. Utilizing solid-state technology, this breakthrough technology provides superior target detection and separation, ease of operation, and a new level of navigational safety to a wide range of boats.

Features:

• Crystal clear image of your immediate surroundings
• Advanced clutter rejection, virtually eliminates tuning
• Easier to use for both experienced and novice navigators
• First radar with no radiation hazard
• 100% InstantOn™ with no tuning required
• Low power transmission, less than 1/10 th the energy of a cell phone
• Flexible antenna placement options
• The low power draw means you can operate while at anchor
• Staightforward installation, with easily routed 13.5mm diameter scanner cable
• Never before available 1/32 NM range for close quarters confidence
• Broadband eliminates the "Dead Zone" immediatly around the vessel
• Includes an interface box and a 15 meter cable.

Specifications:

• 18" radome, 16.3 pounds (7.4kg)
• Temperature range of -25 to +55 degrees Celsius
• Waterproof to the IPX6 Standard
• Antenna Beam Width Horizontal: 5.2°
• Antenna Beam Width Vertical: 30°
• Antenna Rotation Speed: 24rpm
• Radar Noise: 6 dB
• Radar Warm Up Time: 0 min.
• Transmitter Frequency: X-band 9.3 to 9.4Ghz
• Transmitter Power Output: 100mW nominal
• Data I/O Protocol: High Speed Ethernet
• Interconnection Cable: 20m standard with RJ45 thin custom (Max 30m)
• Power Supply: 9 to 31.2 Volt DC (12/24 Volt Systems)
• Reverse polarity protection Volt DC
• Power Consumption: 17W at 13.8 Volt DC
• Power Consumption Standby: 1.6W at 13.8 Volt DC only 110mA
• 2-year warranty

How it Works:

Traditional "pulse" radars use high-powered magnetrons to generate microwave signals with very short pulses of applied voltage.

Simrad Broadband Radar sends a continuous transmission wave with linear increasing frequency (hence the term Broadband). The wave retains its frequency as it travels out and reflects back from any objects. Meanwhile, the transmitter continues to output an increasing frequency. The difference between the currently transmitted and received frequencies, coupled with the known rate of frequency increase, is the basis for precisely calculating a "time of flight" and target distance. Since FMCW constantly builds up radar return energy (vs. a single pulse), this system provides target detection superior to pulse radars while transmitting at far lower energy levels.