Furuno FCR-2807 Manual De Usuario
3. Radar Observation
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3.4 RACON
A RACON is a radar beacon that emits radar-receivable signals in the radar frequency spectrum (X- or S-band).
There are several signal formats. The most common one is a rectangular echo, originating at a point just beyond the
position of the radar beacon. A RACON has a Morse coded pattern. Note that the position on the radar display is not
accurate.
There are several signal formats. The most common one is a rectangular echo, originating at a point just beyond the
position of the radar beacon. A RACON has a Morse coded pattern. Note that the position on the radar display is not
accurate.
RACON marks on the radar display
3.5
Radar Target Enhancer (RTE)
An RTE is a radar transponder that is mounted on navigation buoys and masts of small crafts to significantly
improve their detection by radar. Unlike a SART or RACON, which are passive, the RTE receives a radar signal,
amplifies it and re-transmits it, with the intention of making the target's signal look larger on a radar display. The
RTE is available in X-band and S-band types.
improve their detection by radar. Unlike a SART or RACON, which are passive, the RTE receives a radar signal,
amplifies it and re-transmits it, with the intention of making the target's signal look larger on a radar display. The
RTE is available in X-band and S-band types.