Garmin GMR Fantom 25X Pedestal Only – Black

Description

Build or restore a high-output Garmin open-array radar system with the GMR Fantom 25X Pedestal in Black. The 250W solid-state pedestal is intended for boaters who need a compatible drive unit for a 4-foot or 6-foot Fantom array, whether replacing an existing pedestal or configuring a custom offshore installation. Looking for advanced moving-target awareness without a magnetron warm-up period? The Fantom 25X uses pulse compression and MotionScope Doppler processing to support compatible radar features through a Garmin MFD.

Key Specifications

• Garmin GMR Fantom 25X Pedestal, Black Edition, part number 010-02263-10-BK.
• 250W solid-state pulse-compression radar pedestal.
• Requires a separately purchased compatible Garmin Fantom 4-foot or 6-foot open-array antenna.
• Supports MotionScope Doppler, MARPA, Bird Mode, echo trails, and other features available through compatible Garmin displays.
• Uses Garmin Marine Network Ethernet and supports compatible Garmin BlueNet system configurations.
• 10V to 32V DC operating input.
• Listed power draw of 100W transmitting and 15W in standby.
• 34.8 lb (15.8 kg) pedestal-only weight with IPX6 water protection.

Compatibility

The pedestal is only one part of a complete radar installation. It requires a compatible 4-foot or 6-foot Garmin Fantom antenna array, a supported Garmin chartplotter or MFD, power wiring and circuit protection, Garmin Marine Network or BlueNet connections, and a suitable radar mount.

The selected antenna determines the installed system’s horizontal beamwidth: a 4-foot array provides a broader beam than a 6-foot array, while a 6-foot array can provide finer bearing separation. MotionScope highlights moving radar returns, while MARPA and radar overlay require compatible heading and position data. Performance varies with antenna height, target size, sea state, rainfall, radar settings, and installation quality.

Installation Notes

Mount the pedestal on a rigid, level platform that can support the pedestal, selected array, rotational forces, and wind load. Provide complete rotation clearance for the chosen 4-foot or 6-foot array, and keep the radar away from people, rigging, antennas, lights, exhaust outlets, and obstructions.

Use correctly sized power conductors, approved circuit protection, and protected cable routing. Keep radar power and network cables away from heat, sharp edges, standing water, moving equipment, and high-current conductors where practical. A qualified marine-electronics technician should perform final installation, alignment, and functional testing.

Before Ordering

Verify the antenna-array model, compatible Garmin MFD, Garmin Marine Network or BlueNet configuration, 10V–32V DC supply, platform capacity, rotation clearance, safe-distance requirements, and heading/GPS sources for MARPA or radar overlay before ordering.