Radar MFD

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There was a radar compatibility table somewhere on Raymarine's website.

Do you desperately need radar right now? I note your initial post about secondhand gear but would it make sense to get a new plotter now and add a scanner when funds allow? There are some good deals on Raymarine at the moment. Also extra special offers come up on Raymarine's refurbished site occasionally - I got a very good deal on a Quantum (half list price), these have full waranty. Many older displays have required some intervention to keep them going - my C70 needed the screen connection repaired, not a problem if you are a bit handy, but expensive if you send for repair.

ah yes ,,, google tells me it is a raymarine elements ,,, i do know of them , looks like q good piece of kit and not bad new price but only 7 " screen

Raymarine Elements come in a range on screen sizes (7", 9", 12"). They are only compatible with a wireless connected Quantum raydome. Raymarine's other current ranges Axiom and Axiom Pro are compatible with Quantum Raydome (wireless and wired) or HD Digital (wired) raydome's and arrays.

The big difference is power consumption, digital uses a fraction of the analog sets

The use of "digital" or "analogue" refers to the data transmission from the scanner to display. The Raymarine HD are digital radars but still use a conventional magnetron, transmitting a pulse of several Kilowatts. The recent "Broadand" or "Chirp" radars (e.g. Quantum) transmit a signal of about 20w, but as they are transmitting continuously the power saving is not as much would appear. Pathfinder 18" raydome consumes 28w, HD Digital (4Kw) 20w, Quantum 17w.

 

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thank you for replys ,,,,,,,,,, (, what is an e7 ???? )

eSeries Multifunction Display | Chartplotter, GPS and more

 

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Thanks glenans , i have already checked that out , ggod price at 7” but too exp in larger format

 

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As an aside and I don’t want to teach you to suck eggs

Just be careful that what you’re
seeing on the overlays Is what is actually the correct return.

I see what you mean, mine it's more the land doesn't seem properly aligned with the chart, it might be a configuration issue or I might be expecting more. I know that low lying land doesn't necessarily appear, but it seems more like an offset.

Thanks glenans , i have already checked that out , ggod price at 7” but too exp in larger format

They're top dollar for what they are. The swizzley knob is starting to fail on mine, which is irritating as the swizzley knob on the car stereo is going strong despite much more use.