FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W) vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
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The Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W) and Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3) are both radar systems products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W) is 3050 ±30 MHz vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3) at 9410 ±30 MHz.
FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Specification comparison
Specification
FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Frequency
3050 ±30 MHz
9410 ±30 MHz
Output Power
250 W
12 kW
Transmitter Type
Solid State
Magnetron
Range Scales
0.125 to 96 NM
Display
27-inch wide LCD (MU-270W)
IMO Category
1 (>10,000 GT)
2/3
Power Supply
100-230 VAC
100-115 / 220-230 VAC
Range
96 NM
Display Options
19-inch MU-190 (Cat.2), 15-inch MU-152HD/MU-152 (Cat.3)
Antenna Options
4 ft / 6.5 ft open array
Antenna Weight (6.5 ft)
39 kg
Network
100 Base-TX Ethernet
Certification comparison
Certification
FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
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Data sources
FAR-2338S-NXT S-Band Solid-State Radar (250 W)
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FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
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