FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) vs FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)

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The Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) and Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch) 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-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch) at 9410 ±30 MHz.

FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW)
FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)

Specification comparison

Specification FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
Frequency 3050 ±30 MHz 9410 ±30 MHz
Modulation P0N (S-band) P0N (X-band)
Output Power 30 kW 12 kW
Transmitter Type Magnetron Magnetron
Range Scales 0.125 to 96 NM 0.125 to 96 NM
Display 27-inch wide LCD (MU-270W) 19-inch LCD (MU-190)
IMO Category 1 (>10,000 GT) 2 (500-10,000 GT)
Power Supply 100-230 VAC 100-230 VAC
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
Warm-up Time 3 min

Certification comparison

Certification FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW) FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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FAR-2338S S-Band Marine Radar (30 kW)
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FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
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