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Safety : Radar Reflectors, Transponders, SARTS


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VRB Vessel radar beacon

VRB Vessel radar beacon


The VRB is an active radar reflector, also part of the group known as a radar target enhancers (RTE) which includes regular passive radar reflectors. The VRB (Vessel radar beacon) developed by Altus ...
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easyRESCUE

easyRESCUE


EasyRESCUE is a man overboard locator beacon. EasyRESCUE uses AIS signals to locate the MOB. Therefore, instead of a PLB which sends a signal to search and rescue teams (SAR), the easyRESCUE uses AIS ...
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UFO detection

UFO detection


When we look for some of the best boating equipment and new techniques, we look at the edges of the sport. The single-handed round the world racers are one such example. They lead in Navigation softwa...
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Radar Reflector study

Radar Reflector study


The MAIB, Marine Accident Investigation Branch in the UK did a study on the sinking of a 25ft yacht named Ouzo. Part of the report centered on Radar Reflectors. Do they work and which types and what s...
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Active X Radar Reflector

Active X Radar Reflector


Echomax makers of radar reflectors for boats and the marine environment are introducing Active X which is an active radar reflector. What is active you say? Active means that the radar reflector picks...
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Tri-Lens Radar Reflector

Tri-Lens Radar Reflector


The Tri-Lens passive marine radar Reflector was tested as part of the MAIB report (see link below). Only the large size (16x16 inch) was tested and that one came close to achieving ISO 8729 standards....
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Sea-Me active Radar Reflector

Sea-Me active Radar Reflector


This is an active marine radar reflector. It uses power to boost the radar signal you are getting painted with and sends it back to the source. I installed one of these on 42 cruising boat and the Own...
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Web Site reviewing radar Reflectors

Web Site reviewing radar Reflectors


Phillip Gallman an Electrical Engineer specializing in radar. He discusses all the different types of radar reflectors passive and active radar enhancers and has links to the manufacturers. Radar refl...
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230BR radar reflector

230BR radar reflector


How do you know the reflector works? we the US ands Canadian navies wanted to find out so they did their tests and then ordered the Echomax. Suitable for medium size vessels. Polyethylene case. The EM...
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Radar flag

Radar flag


This cool idea came from reader Andy Cherner. Its a US ensign with radar reflective material inserted, "star wars" influenced. This safety feature is one of the best ideas. Very few boaters have a rad...
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