Solid-state, pulse compression marine radars
now with 50W and 120W of power
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN),
today announced the GMR Fantom™ 54/56 and Fantom
124/126 – the next evolution in its solid-state pulse
compression radar series with MotionScope™ Doppler technology,
offering 50W and 120W of power output, respectively, the most in
its class. Garmin Fantom radars were the first to allow mariners to
see targets moving instantaneously thanks to MotionScope
technology. Now, with more than double the power output of existing
Fantoms, the new series offers improved detection range with more
precision and target separation at both close- and long-ranges in a
solid-state solution for recreational boaters and fishermen
alike.
“More power means you’ll get more consistent target positioning,
excellent target separation and unprecedented close- and long-range
target detection for a clear, concise image of the shoreline, other
vessels, flocks of birds and impending weather right on your Garmin
chartplotter,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide
sales. “The new Fantom 54/56 and Fantom 124/126 are the most
powerful solid-state pulse compression radars available on the
market today, and we’re excited to deliver a solution that offers
this much performance, reliability and ease of use.”
Available in a 4- or 6-foot open array, the Fantom 54/56 and
124/126 series uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight
moving targets to help users avoid potential collisions, find
flocks of birds, and track weather in a single ping. With its pulse
compression technology, Fantom radars provide high resolution while
maximizing energy on targets to enhance detection and
identification of targets. The Fantom 54/56 offer 50W of pulse
compression power output, the approximate equivalent to a 6kW
magnetron, while the Fantom 124/126 deliver a 120W power output,
the approximate equivalent to a 15kW magnetron. Pulse expansion can
then maximize target size to help differentiate real targets from
noise. No warm-up time is needed, so mariners can start tracking
targets instantly.
The Doppler effect is the frequency shift in the radar echo due
to the relative motion of the target. This allows for instant
detection of any targets moving toward or away from the radar in
real time. MotionScope highlights the moving targets on the radar
display with an easy-to-see color so that users can navigate around
other boats or severe weather, or toward fishing spots where birds
are feeding at the surface. When the Echo Trails setting is turned
on, a fading “trail” on the screen can help easily identify the
direction of the moving targets and potential collision threats.
The trails shown are corrected for the boat’s rotation when an
autopilot or heading sensor is connected to the Garmin Marine
Network.
The Fantom series offers excellent range performance with close-
and long-range detection; the Fantom 124/126 delivers detection as
close as 20 feet to 96 nautical miles, and the Fantom 54/56 offers
a detection range of 20 feet to 72 nautical miles. Each new Fantom
radar has a narrow horizontal beamwidth that provides a
high-resolution image, and the high antenna gain picks out weak
targets at a distance. All Fantom radars also offer a dual range
feature, so mariners have the ability to see both close- and
long-range views simultaneously, with an overlay on a chart for one
or both ranges. This eliminates the need to toggle between views,
and allows the captain to keep a close eye on immediate
surroundings and those on the horizon to ensure weather patterns,
land and structure can always be observed.
These powerful new radars also offer Auto Bird Gain, a unique
feature that lets mariners easily locate flocks of birds at the
water’s surface, indicating a potential hot fishing spot. They also
come standard with dual radar support that provides radar
redundancy and more flexibility to view different data on
independent display units. Dynamic Auto Gain and Dynamic Sea Filter
continually adjust to surroundings, water and weather conditions to
provide optimal performance while reducing excess noise and
clutter. And MARPA settings enable the tracking of 10 targets
simultaneously.
The new Fantom 54/56 and Fantom 124/126 series are compatible
with the GPSMAP® 8400/8600, 8000/8200 and 7400/7600 series
multifunction displays, and the GPSMAP 10x2/12x2 and GPSMAP 7x2/9x2
series chartplotters. Expected to be available in Q3 2018, the new
Fantom 54/56 and Fantom 124/126 radars have suggested retail prices
ranging from $5999.99 to $8499.99. For more information, visit
www.garmin.com/marine.
Garmin is the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer1
and was recently named Manufacturer of the Year for the third
consecutive year by the NMEA, an honor given to the most recognized
marine electronics company for support of products in the field.
Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most
sophisticated chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays,
sonar technology, high-definition radar, autopilots,
high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation, audio,
entertainment and other products and services that are known for
innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use. Other Garmin marine
brands include FUSION® Entertainment, and Navionics, a premier
supplier of electronic navigation charts.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
1Based on 2016 reported sales.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin, GPSMAP, FUSION and Navionics are
registered trademarks and GMR Fantom and MotionScope are trademarks
of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and
service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All
rights reserved.
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Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on
management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and
circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual
results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not
limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017, filed by Garmin with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and
Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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