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Judy & Bob Bales wrote:
>
> We have a 40 foot trawler with an old, old radar unit (the kind you stick
> your face in the viewer) that we need to update. Information on
> minimum-maximum kW transmit power would be appreciated. How important is
> the higher (4.0 kW of transmit energy) wattage in inclement weather? Is it
> really necessary for foggy, drizzly conditions? How about the screen - LCD
> or CRT? What about radome as opposed to open array antennas? I guess what
> I'm asking is, "Is the higher price of the stronger unit and the open array
> antenna really worth it or really necessary?"Judy & Bob,
The Seven Seas Cruising Association publishes an equipment survey
every four years, and the 1996 version is at the printers now. Should
be out in a few weeks. It will be available at a cost of $10 to members
and $13 to others. I've seen the advance copy, and you may well find
the cost of the survey well worthwhile in your search for information
about what will be a several thousand dollar purchase.
I think the email address is ssca-bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us. If
that doesn't work, or you'd like further info, feel free to drop me a
line, or you can try jkthompson-earthlink.com.
James Forsyth S/V Vignette
