FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW) vs FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)

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The Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW) and Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W) are both radar systems products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW) is 9410 ±30 MHz vs FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W) at 3050 ±30 MHz.

FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW)
FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)

Specification comparison

Specification FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW) FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
Frequency 9410 ±30 MHz 3050 ±30 MHz
Modulation P0N (X-band)
Output Power 12 kW 250 W
Transmitter Type Magnetron Solid State
Range Scales 0.125 to 96 NM 0.125 to 96 NM
Display 27-inch wide LCD (MU-270W) 27-inch wide LCD (MU-270W)
IMO Category 1 (>10,000 GT) 1 (>10,000 GT)
Antenna Options 4 ft / 6.5 ft / 8 ft open array
Horizontal Beamwidth (4 ft) 1.9 degrees
Horizontal Beamwidth (6.5 ft) 1.23 degrees
Horizontal Beamwidth (8 ft) 0.95 degrees
Vertical Beamwidth 20 degrees
Power Supply 100-230 VAC 100-230 VAC

Certification comparison

Certification FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW) FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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FAR-2018-MK-2 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW)
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FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
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