Webinar: Radar Technology to Show You the Way

Radar is a valuable tool for any boat that enhances safety, security and confidence on the water. Use it for coastal navigation, collision avoidance, weather detection and even finding fish.

In this webinar replay we discuss Raymarine radar technologies, how they work, and how to choose the right system for your boat.

[dwfletch]

A super-helpful presentation of the different ways to use and optimize radar. The illustration of the cruise ship (with the beam high above small, nearby vessels) made a very good point!

[ylemoine]

Another top notch technical overview of Raymarine products. I particularly love the practical application review portions of these webinars/videos. Thanks for answering my question 👍 as well. I had to drop off before you got to the q&a so great that you post these to YouTube after they’re done. Loving my Quantum 2 on my eS chart plotter upgraded to Lighthouse 3.

[fernandofilipovic]

I have raymarine axiom with quantum Q24C radar, and when I touch an object on the screen, there is no target aquire option. How can I enable that?

[Xinyouting]

What do you think about APAR or AESA radar system could do in the boating industry?

[usablellc]

More people should see this video. Frankly, you convinced me to upgrade to Quantum 2 along with a new plotter.

[gerritcoetzee]

All good, but what does it help? Ordering parts and accessories takes two weeks and more, just to get shipped. I is hugely frustrating and cost a fortune when stuck on boat yard awaiting transducer to be shipped.

[stefano]

Size is important? Don't tell to my wife, please :-P Thx, I had a lot of doubts, now I can choose with confidence, this webinar is great!! The Quantum 2 is the right option, for me. Cheers from the Alps!

[clarkschnase]

It would be great to see more information regarding the RD424HD Color Radome. After spending vast amounts of time searching for product information on this radar unit, it seem to "fly under the radar" so to speak. Tons of info regarding Quantum and Quantum2 with Doppler, and tons of info on the open array, but scant info on the RD424HD. From what I can find, it is a great unit with bird modes built in, but beyond that, the other Raymarine products mentioned above tend to dominate the information pool.

[AlGrantnz]

Is there a way on Axiom pro to link the "programmable button" so that when your in radar mode hitting the button brings up gain, and you can then adjust the gain with the rotorary dial?

[mohamedwagih]

I need to know how to solve scanner problems for 4kw 24"digital radom. error message is (-40040) scanner is not rotating.

[nikolaushauser]

Element Units seem to have quite a capable processor - I have tested them in a shop and was very pleased with the speed they respond when pressing a button.
But the shop guy told me, if you connect them up with too many devices, like autopilot and heading sensor, they would soon get issues. Autopilot and radar are extras I would like a lot. Still: I like Element more than Axiom, I prefer the real buttons over touch or that wheel and I think Element has the better sidescan sonar.

So what about Autopilot/ heading / AIS / Radar (via wifi): would Element be able to compute all that data ?

[AhmedHamed-bttf]

I have quantum 2 installed on my boat. Can quantum 2 be used to find birds for game fishing?

[SVELFARO]

Thanks for the informative presentation -Dave Vancouver BC

[ijustwanttogosailing]

Can any of your radars be connected to a desktop computer?
Dont want to end up being tied to a closed propitiatory ecosystem.

[AlGrantnz]

We have Quantum 2 - I have been struggling with using weather mode. Is weather mainly used at longer ranges? What does it pick up - only rain, or clouds too? Can this mode be used in the harbour? Even on a clear sunny day weather mode seems to have a lot of returns when I use in the harbour.

[nikolaushauser]

I want to buy a Raymarine Element HV Unit. I called the Raymarine Hotline - this should connect via WiFi to the Raymarine Quantum Radar. What is the functionality of Radar in an Element unit compared to the functionality in an Axiom Unit? ...e.g.with respect to Heading, Overlay, MARPA ?
Thanks in advance !

[AlGrantnz]

Would the Quantum 2 pick up surf sized waves breaking on a islands fringing reef? Presumably best in harbor mode?

[TheHonro]

Hi Guys, not sure if u can do anything. But noone can post/reply on the Raymarine Forums... Keeps saying "Unable to process request"... Just an FYI

[rss]

Am I required to have Radar? IF YOU HAVE IT YES! Radar is not required on vessels under 1600 GT (33 CFR 164.35), however, Rule 7 states that proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and operational. In other words, whoever has one must use it. The Navigation Rules are not meant to discourage the use of any device, rather they expect prudent mariners to avail themselves of all available means appropriate...
Should you be in a collision how would a judge/jury rule on your contention that the use of radar was impracticable (due to electrical drain, crew shortages, etc.)? Also, if a collision does occur, then there was obviously a risk of collision beforehand. Could the determination of that risk have been made sooner with the use of radar? It is difficult to answer such questions because the circumstances of each case are different.

[maldwindrummond]

Will you make an open array Doppler Radar?