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Following the award-winning success of the BR24
Broadband Radar™, Navico has launched its all-new Broadband 3G™ Radar.
Navico's Broadband 3G marks another huge leap forward
in the capacity of FMCW radar with a massive 30 per cent increase in both range
and target detection without compromise to its already outstanding close range
capabilities.
With twice the RF transmit power of the BR24 at
the antenna, objects such as small fibreglass boats and channel markers can be
seen from a distance of up to 30 per cent further away right up until the
moment they pass safely within less than two metres of the vessel, allowing the
safest navigation possible in all states of visibility.
Broadband 3G users also benefit from InstantOn,
which enables the radar to power-up instantly from standby – and in less than16
seconds from a full power down (1/10 of the time required for that of a
conventional radar). Similar to BR24, the unit also boasts lower power
consumption than its rivals.
More
importantly, Broadband 3G (along with the BR24) transmits at 1/10,000 the power
of typical pulse radars – emitting five times less energy than an average
mobile phone – and emits no harmful radiation outside the dome, allowing for
flexible installation on a range of vessels.
Compatible with Lowrance's HDS multifunction
displays, Simrad Yachting's full range of brilliant NS navigation systems (NSO Offshore,
NSE Expert, and NSS Sport), and B&G's sailing-specific Zeus, Broadband 3G
Radar is suitable for everything from small fishing, sailing and pleasure boats
through to large superyachts and commercial vessels.
Navico's Broadband 3G Radar will be available in Australia in the second half of
2011. RRP across all three brands – B&G, Lowrance and Simrad – from
AU$1999.
Further information: Navico Australia – (02) 9936 1000 or visit: www.navico.com
Media enquiries: Brand Manager – Navico, Laura Kissin:
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(29 April 2011)
Navico is currently the
world's largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to
leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. Navico has
approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100
countries worldwide.
Pictured: Navico's Broadband 3G marks another huge leap forward
in the capacity of FMCW radar with a massive 30 per cent increase in both range
and target detection without compromise to its already outstanding close range
capabilities. The screen shot shows heavy rain at 2nm.
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