RD218 Radome Radar Scanner

RD218 Radome Radar Scanner

Compact, high performance Radar scanner with 2kW transmitter and 24 nm maximum range.

Product Number: E52065

Overview

The compact and lightweight RD218 Radome Radar Scanner brings the power and performance of Raymarine radar technology to every boat.

Perfect for small power and sail boats alike, the RD218 features a powerful 2kW transmitter with a maximum range of 24 nautical miles. Inside the RD218's sleek, low profile 20.5" radome you'll find a high performance 18" antenna array and a powerful 2kW transmitter with a maximum range of 24 nautical miles. This compact powerhouse, combined with Raymarine's exclusive low-noise front end technology and class-leading eight pulse-width/PRF transmitter provide optimum performance at all ranges, under any weather conditions.

The RD218 radome is compatible with all Raymarine C Series and E Series Multifunction Displays, and includes a 15 meter display interconnect cable.

RD218 Features

2kW power output
24NM Range
Plug and Play compatibility with Raymarine C and E Series multifunction navigation displays.
New and improved dome housing.
Improved radiation pattern and bearing resolution using Propagation Enhancing Geometry.
Advanced microprocessor controlled transmitter receiver features eight Pulse width/PRF settings, providing enhanced targets returns though every range scale.
Improved sensitivity, signal to noise ratio, and a lower overall receive noise figure.
Same mounting pattern as previous generation radomes.

Specifications

Power Consumption: 28W transmit, 9W standby
Rotation rate: 24 rpm
Vertical Beamwidth: 25º
Pulse length/PRF: 8 (auto target/expand)
Transmit Power: 2kW
Transmitter frequency: 9410 +/- 30MHz
Max Range Scale: 45nm
Waterproofing standard: IPX6
Temperature Range: -10ºC to +55ºC Operating -20ºC to +70ºC Non-Operating
Absolute voltage range: 10.8-32v DC
Nominal Voltage: 12v,24v systems
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5Kkg)
Dimensions: 20.1” x 9.7” (511mm x 246mm)
Humidty: Up to 95%

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