JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar vs FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)

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The JRC (Navigation) JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar and Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch) are both radar systems products certified to SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar is 9410 ± 30 MHz vs FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch) at 9410 ±30 MHz.

JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar
FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)

Specification comparison

Specification JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
Frequency 9410 ± 30 MHz 9410 ±30 MHz
Transmit Power 10 / 25 kW
Display 15-inch XGA color LCD, 1024 x 768 19-inch LCD (MU-190)
Range Scales 0.125 - 96 NM 0.125 to 96 NM
AIS Interface NCA-877A is ATA Unit (30 targets), not AIS interface. AIS interface is NQA-2155 (separate optional)
Antenna Beam Width (4 ft) 1.8 horizontal, 20 vertical degrees
Antenna Beam Width (6 ft) 1.2 horizontal, 20 vertical degrees
Antenna Beam Width (7 ft) 1.0 horizontal, 20 vertical degrees
Antenna Beam Width (9 ft) 0.8 horizontal, 20 vertical degrees
Antenna Rotation Speed 24 - 48 rpm
Power Supply 24 VDC (21.6-31.2) or 100-240 VAC 100-230 VAC
Power Consumption (typical) 120 W
Power Consumption (max) 600 W
Max Cable Length 65 m
Temperature Range -15 to +55 C
Modulation P0N (X-band)
Output Power 12 kW
Transmitter Type Magnetron
IMO Category 2 (500-10,000 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
Warm-up Time 3 min

Certification comparison

Certification JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
MED — Not listed ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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JMA-5200MK2 Series Radar
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FAR-2218 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, 19-inch)
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