Additional benefits of FMCW radar are:
Safety:
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low energy emissions. 1/10th of a mobile phone
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safe operation in anchorages and marinas
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instant power up. No warm up required
Short range performance -
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broadband radar can see within a few meters of the boat, compared to pulse radars which
can not see closer than 30 meters
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higher resolution clearly separates individual vessels and objects
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Up to five times better sea and rain clutter performance
Low power -
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suitable for small boats and yachts
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easier installation with lighter cabling
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great for yachts on ocean passage
Instant power-up -
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conventional radars take 2-3 minutes to heat up the filament: Safety – 2 minutes is a
long time if you are concerned about collision; and
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convenience – switch it on and use it.
Easy to use
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no constant adjusting required to obtain optimum performance
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no re-tuning between ranges. Means fast range change at all ranges.
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