FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)

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The Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) 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 S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) is 3050 ±30 MHz vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3) at 9410 ±30 MHz.

FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW)
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)

Specification comparison

Specification FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Frequency 3050 ±30 MHz 9410 ±30 MHz
Modulation P0N (S-band)
Output Power 30 kW 12 kW
Transmitter Type Magnetron 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 S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW)
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FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
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