Racon - Furuno 1835 Operator's Manual

2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR
2.4

RACON

A RACON is a radar beacon which emits radar-receivable signals in the radar frequen-
cy spectrum (X- or S-band). There are several signal formats; in general, the RACON
signal appears on the radar screen as a rectangular echo originating at a point just
beyond the position of the radar beacon. It has a Morse coded pattern. Note that the
position on the radar display is not accurate.
Echoes on the radar screen
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RACON signal
RACON station
RACON
Your ship position
Echo description