Radar Reflector / Enhancer
medium
Passive radar reflector or active radar target enhancer for improving radar visibility of small vessels and structures.
Known Models (3)
Echomax Active-X Radar Enhancer
X-Band RTE
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Active RTE
type: Active RTE
frequency: X-Band 9 GHz
Common Failures:
- • Power supply dependency
- • Antenna cable issues
- • Limited S-Band response
Service: Active RTE recommended for small vessels. IMO Res. MSC.164(78).
Spares: Echomax: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Octahedral Passive Radar Reflector
Passive reflector
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Passive reflector
type: Passive reflector
Common Failures:
- • Limited RCS (radar cross section)
- • Corrosion
- • Mounting position critical
Service: Basic passive reflector. COLREG-recommended for small craft.
Spares: Octahedral: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sea-Me Active Radar Reflector
X/S-Band RTE
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Active RTE
type: Active RTE
frequency: X/S-Band
Common Failures:
- • Power consumption
- • Antenna placement
- • False echo concerns
Service: Dual-band active reflector. Good for sailing yachts.
Spares: Sea-Me: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.