Raymarine RD218 Radome Radar Scanner

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RD218

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The compact and lightweight RD218 Radome Radar Scanner brings the power and performance of Raymarine radar technology to every boat.

Perfect for small power and sail boats alike, the RD218 features a powerful 2kW transmitter with a maximum range of 24 nautical miles. Inside the RD218's sleek, low profile 20.5" radome you'll find a high performance 18" antenna array and a powerful 2kW transmitter with a maximum range of 24 nautical miles. This compact powerhouse, combined with Raymarine's exclusive low-noise front end technology and class-leading 8 pulse-width/PRF transmitter provide optimum performance at all ranges, under any weather conditions.

RD218 Features include:

2kW power output
24NM Range
Plug and Play compatibility with Raymarine C and E-Series multifunction navigation displays.
New and improved dome housing.
Improved radiation pattern and bearing resolution using Propagation Enhancing Geometry.
Advanced microprocessor controlled transmitter receiver features 8 Pulse width/PRF settings, providing enhanced targets returns though every range scale.
Improved sensitivity, signal to noise ratio, and a lower overall receive noise figure.
Same mounting pattern as previous generation radomes.

RD218 Radome Radar Scanner Specifications

General
	CE Approval	Conforms to 1999/5/EC
	FCC Approval	Conforms to 47CFR Part 2 and Part 80
	Dimensions	F521 x 247 mm (20.5 x 9.7 in)
	Weight	9.5 kg (21 lbs)
	Input Voltage	Supplied by connected display
	Power Consumption	28 W (9 W Standby)
	Waterproof	CFR46
	Temperature Range	-10° to +55°C
	Humidity Limit	up to 95% at 35°C
	Maximim operating wind speed	100 kts.
	Maximum range Scale	24 nm
Transmitter
	Transmitting Frequency	9410 +/– 30 MHz
	Peak Power Output	2.0 kW (nominal)
	Transmitter	Solid-state modulator driving Magnetron
	Standby Mode	magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off
	Duplexer	Circulator
Pulse Length/PRF
	Range (nm)	Pulse Length (ns)	PRF (kHz)
	0.25 or less	75	3.0
	0.50	100	3.0
	0.75	150	3.0
	0.75 expanded	250	2.5
	1.50	350	1.8
	3.00	450	1.4
	3.00 expanded	600	1.0
	6.00 or greater	1.0 µs	740 Hz
Antenna
	Antenna Type	Patch Array
	Beam Width (nominal)	4.9° horizontal, 25° vertical
	Polarization	Horizontal
	Rotation Rate	24 rpm (nominal)
Receiver
	IF Frequenncy	60 MHz (nominal)
	Receiver Characteristic	Logarithmic
	Receiver Noise Figure	Less than 5 dB (including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)
	Receiver Bandwidth	12/3/0.7/0.5 MHz