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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Data sources
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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