Racon; Radar Target Enhancer (Rte) - Furuno FCR-2107 Series Operator's Manual

3. Radar Observation
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RACON

A RACON is a radar beacon which emits radar-receivable signals in the radar frequency 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.
RACON marks on the radar display
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Radar Target Enhancer (RTE)

An RTE is a radar transponder is mounted on navigation buoys and masts of small crafts to significantly improve
their detection by radar. Unlike a SART or RACON, which are passive, the RTE receives a radar signal, amplifies it
and re-transmits it, with the intention of making the target's signal look larger on a radar display. The RTE is
available in X-band and S-band types.
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RACON signal