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Proven magnetron based high-performance radomes for commercial applications. Trusted by the United States Coast Guard and available in 18" and 24" versions.
Product
RD418HD Color 18" Radome
• Radome only. Interconnect cable sold separately
In the box
• Radome Antenna
• M8 bolt (x4)
• Spring washer (x4)
• Flat washer (x4)
• Denso paste
• Installation template
Specifications
General
• Dimensions - 18" antenna: Φ521 mm x 247 mm (20.5 in x 9.7 in)
• Dimensions - 24" antenna: Φ652 mm x 247 mm (25.67 in x 9.7 in)
• Weight - 18" antenna: 9.5 kg (21 lbs)
• Weight - 24" antenna: 10 kg (22 lbs)
• Supply voltage: Either 12 V dc or 24 V dc nominal; Minimum: 10.8 V; Maximum: 33 V
• Power consumption: 60 W (25 W standby)
• Waterproof to: IPX6
• Operating temperature range: -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to +131 °F)
• Humidity: Up to 95% at 35 °C (95 °F)
• Maximum wind speed: 100 kts
• Maximum range scale: 48 Nautical miles (Nm)
Transmitter
• Type: Solid-state modulator, driving magnetron
• Transmit frequency: 9405 MHz ±25 MHz
• Peak power output: 4 kW
• Duplexer: Circulator
• Standby mode: Magnetron heater - ON; Magnetron control - ON; All other services - OFF
Antenna
• Type: Patch array
• Beamwidth (nominal): Horizontal: 4.9° (18 in antenna), 3.9° (24 in antenna); Vertical: 25°
• Polarization: Horizontal
• Rotation speed: 24 rpm nominal; 48 rpm with compatible displays
Receiver
• Intermediate frequency: 70 MHz
• Receiver characteristic: Linear
• Receiver noise: Less than 5 dB (including low noise converter and IF amplifier)
• Bandwidth: Matched digital filter for each pulse length
Compatibility
• Axiom 2 XL - 16", 19", 22" and 24" models: Yes
• Axiom 2 Pro - 9", 12" and 16" RVM and -S variants: Yes
• Axiom+ - 7", 9" and 12" RV and chartplotter variants: Yes
• Element - 7", 9" and 12" HV and -S variants: No
• Axiom XL - 16", 19", 22" and 24" models: Yes
• Axiom Pro - 9", 12" and 16" RVX and -S variants: Yes
• Axiom - 7", 9" and 12" RV and chartplotter variants: Yes
• gS-Series - gS95, gS125 and gS165: Yes
• eS-Series - eS95, eS97, eS98, eS125, eS127, eS128, eS165: Yes
• e-Series - e7, e7D, e95, e97, e125, e127, e165: Yes
• c-Series - c95, c97, c125, c127: Yes
• a-Series - a75, a77, a78, a95, a97, a98, a125, a127, a128: Yes
• E-Series Widescreen - E90W, E120W, E140W: Yes
• C-Series Widescreen - C90W, C120W, C140W: Yes
• G-Series Classic - GPM400: Yes
• E-Series Classic - E80, E120: Yes
• C-Series Classic - C70, C80, C120: No 1
• Notes: 1 - C-Series Classic chartplotter displays are only compatible with analog radar scanners, discontinued.






