Echomax SOLAS radar reflectors
First there is the Echomax 180 introduced due to
huge demand for Echomax SOLAS radar reflectors for
smaller boats, Echomax have announced the introduction of
the EM 180 radar reflector.
It is a stacked symmetrical array with peak
responses of 8m2. It uses the largest possible array with
the smallest possible robust polyethylene case with
minimum windage and weight.
The EM 180 can be deck mounted, mast mounted, or
suspended on a halyard. It is available in white, orange,
black, yellow, and khaki.
Next there is the Echomax 230 Midi
Original...These are middle sized Echomax Polyethylene
models for sailing yachts, RIBs and motor
cruisers.
Fully tested by QinetiQ, they exceed RORC/ORC
requirement of 10m², but fail ISO 8729 by 2° per
sector.
Thirdly, Echomax 230 Midi base mount...The
smallest of the Polyethylene radar reflectors for RIBs,
powerboats and motor cruisers in a base mount
version.
With four integrally moulded fixing points for
stability and reliability, there is also a super strength
magnetic base version.
These radar reflectors have been chosen by the
RNLI as the best reflectors for their fleet of 400
RIBs.
After capsize tests and exhaustive sea trials,
the Midi recorded 100% paints at 3.8 miles and 80% paints
at 5 miles plus in sea state 'fair' although mounted only
2m above sea level. (RORC/ORC recommend 4m above sea
level).
Echomax EM230 radar reflectors
Lastly, the EM 230 is Suitable for medium size
vessels. It has a polyethylene case. The EM 230 model has
been successfully tested by QinetiQ to ISO 8729, SHIPS
WHEEL MARK, SOLAS RORC and ORC and meets sections
A.1/1.33 and A.1/4.39 of annex A1 of Marine Directive
98/95/EC.
Echomax EM230 has now been allocated a NATO
Stock No.5840-99-742-6193 following the adoption and use
of the Echomax EM 230 by the UK Military Forces and
others throughout the World.
It can be mast-mounted ,
halyard-mounted or deck bracket
mounted.
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