Raymarine Radar Antenna

Beam Sharpening Technology

Also called Antenna Boost, is digital technology that allows a small radar scanner to perform with characteristics like an antenna of a much larger physical size. Using patented Digital Signal Processing techniques, Raymarine’s Magnum Open Array radars use beam sharpening to provide map-like coastal detail, enhanced target separation, and increased sensitivity to weak and long-range targets.

MARPA Target Tracking

A collision avoidance feature allows your radar to acquire and track targets of interest. Targets can be acquired manually or automatically (on some systems.) After acquiring the target, the radar will calculate the target’s course, speed, closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA. On-screen symbology shows you the target’s direction and speed. Visible and audible cues warn you of developing dangerous situations.

High Speed Scanning

Allows select radar scanners to spin faster when operating at ranges below 3 miles. When high speed mode is enabled, and the selected range scale is 3 miles or less, the scanner will increase its rotation speed from 24 to 48 RPM. This effectively doubles the update rate of the scanner, allowing for better visibility and tracking of fast moving targets close to the boat.

Stabilized PPI Display

Allows the radar Plan Position Indicator (PPI) or scope to update in real-time even as the heading of the boat is changing. This gives you a smooth, accurate plot of all radar contacts when changing course or maneuvering, without having to wait for the radar scanner to sweep through a full rotation. Stabilized PPI requires the presence of a heading sensor like the Raymarine EV1or an Evolution Autopilot System.

AutoGST™ Technology

Refers to Raymarine’s adaptive transmitter and receiver. It automatically adjusts the ain, Sea Clutter and Tuning for true hands-off operation. Auto GST continuously monitors the environment and adjusts these setting automatically for the best picture under all conditions.

Advanced Target Separation

ATX™ technology gives Quantum radars unsurpassed range resolution. Densely packed targets can be seen individually, rather than merged together as one large target.

Radar Overlay on Chart

Lets you see the live radar image as a semi-transparent layer on your navigation chart. This allows you to confirm the positions of navigation aids, other vessels, obstacles and landmass by comparing them to charted objects. Radar overlay is also very useful to boaters new to radar and looking to get comfortable interpreting the radar returns.

Timed Transmit Mode

A valuable power-saving feature for sailboats and electric boats. When enabled your radar scanner will automatically transmit at a selectable interval, and then go back into a low power standby mode. The reduces the overall duty-cycle of the radar while allowing you to maintain a long-range watch. The result is a significant savings of crucial battery power while underway