Garmin GMR Fantom 24x 24″ 50W Dome Radome Radar

Description

The Garmin GMR Fantom 24x solid-state radome radar safeguards situational awareness when express cruisers navigate high-traffic coastal channels. Unstable night visibility and heavy rain clusters frequently introduce stressful collision hazards, overwhelming basic tracking screens. Deploying this advanced pulse compression system delivers highly accurate tracking data, ensuring captains preserve complete navigation control during close-quarters maneuvers.

This modern solid state radar utilizes a potent 50W pulse compression transmitter network. Unlike standard marine receivers that lose structural targets in heavy sea clutter, this specialized 24″ enclosed radome achieves incredible close-range target tracking down to twenty feet. The external dome housing features an IPX7 fully weatherproof protection matrix. This tight sealing prevents water intrusion, making high-speed screen scan refresh rates exceptionally productive.

Key Features of Garmin GMR Fantom 24x

• The integrated MotionScope™ Doppler technology provides instant color-coded target identification. This smart configuration automatically highlights moving targets in red to safely identify close-quarters hazards or nearby vessels.
• The base of the unit is equipped with a high-speed data interface featuring standard Garmin Marine Network ports. These clean, factory-cut node links eliminate signal latency, ensuring a rock-solid, vibration-proof connection with multifunction displays.
• The advanced digital processing path supports high-accuracy automatic clutter reduction and rain filter adjustments. This structural firmware configuration enables boat captains to cleanly track high-speed targets and weather trails.
• This heavy-cast physical profile results in an exceptionally rigid installation supporting an up to 60 RPM fast scan refresh rate, shielding the 50W transmitter core from severe high-frequency hull vibrations across continuous wind environments safely.

Why Choose This Radar over Generic Alternatives

Choosing the premium Garmin GMR Fantom 24x dome radar is essential for maximizing high-speed tracking arrays. Unlike generic boat receptors that drop packets under high wind resistance, this solid-state radome radar incorporates MotionScope Doppler technology. It delivers automated True Echo Trails and MARPA target tracking for up to ten targets simultaneously, ensuring recreational boaters avoid unexpected maritime communication drops across waterways.

Application & Limitations

This radome radar delivers exceptional line-of-sight tracking on center consoles, small-to-midsize express cruisers, and sailboats from 22 to 40 feet. However, because its pulse compression core utilizes 50 Watts peak output, its maximum range is capped at 48 nautical miles. Additionally, while its 17.0 lbs weight profile installs easily, its 3.7-degree beamwidth is not ideal for pinpoint deep-sea long-range isolation.

Technical Specifications

To assist professional marine electronics installers, custom boat builders, and commercial vessel captains in verifying exact onboard equipment integration parameters prior to purchasing, the comprehensive engineering data breakdown outlined below provides the official manufacturer measurements, material compliance ratings, and structural load metrics for this specialized garmin gmr fantom 24x specs hardware array. Reviewing these physical limits ensures proper installation.

• Brand & Model Identity: Garmin | Model Name: GMR Fantom 24x | SKU: 010-02584-10
• Technology Category: Solid-State Pulse Compression with MotionScope Doppler Technology
• Antenna Form Factor: Radome Enclosed Dome with a 24″ diameter dome size class
• Peak Power Output: 50 Watts Solid-State Equivalent peak transmitter power
• Range Parameters: 48 Nautical Miles maximum range with 6m / 20ft extreme close-range target isolation
• Beamwidth Metrics: 3.7° effective horizontal beam edge angle with a 25° vertical expansion layout
• Rotation Speed Scale: Up to 60 RPM fast screen scan refresh rate capability
• Data Networking Protocols: Garmin Marine Network high-speed Ethernet integration line
• Voltage Input Rail: 10 to 32 Volts DC universal input rail standard
• Power Consumption & Protection: Transmit: 33W | Standby: 4W | IPX7 weatherproof lower housing protection matrix | 17.0 lbs (7.7 kg) dry weight with a 2-Year warranty