Garmin
GMR Fantom™ 256, Open Array and Pedestal, Black
Pickup available at Mercury Yacht Harbour
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Description
The GMR Fantom 256 delivers solid-state CHIRP pulse-compression performance with 250 W of peak power, making it Garmin's highest-powered solid-state marine radar. It combines excellent close-in detection with formidable long-range reach while running cooler and using less energy than a traditional magnetron radar.
MotionScope Doppler technology highlights moving targets in colour, making it easy to identify potential collision threats, flocks of birds and approaching weather at a glance. Auto Bird Gain optimises gain to reveal feeding birds, while MARPA tracks up to 10 targets simultaneously for confident situational awareness.
The open-array form factor combines a compact pedestal with a 6 ft array that rotates at up to 48 RPM for fast target updates. Its longer array delivers an ultra-sharp 1.25 degree horizontal beamwidth for outstanding target separation. Dual-range scanning with overlay lets you watch near and far at once, controlled through a compatible Garmin chartplotter over BlueNet or the Garmin Marine Network. This model is supplied in a black housing and is rated to IPX6 with an 80 kn wind rating.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Solid-state CHIRP pulse-compression radar with MotionScope Doppler technology
- 250 W solid-state power, Garmin's highest-powered solid-state marine radar
- 6 ft (1.8 m) open array with an ultra-sharp 1.25 degree horizontal beamwidth
- Detects targets out to 96 nautical miles
- Antenna rotation up to 48 RPM for rapid target updates
- MARPA target tracking of up to 10 targets simultaneously
- Dual-range scanning with radar overlay
- Garmin BlueNet and Marine Network compatible, IPX6 rated
- Open-array pedestal
- 6 ft open-array antenna
- Antenna mounting hardware
- Garmin BlueNet network cable (15 m)
- Power cable with in-line fuse (15 m)
- Voltage converter with 30 A fuse
- Grounding and mounting hardware and template
- Documentation
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Radar
| Transmitter Type | Solid-state CHIRP pulse compression with MotionScope Doppler |
| Peak Power Output | 250 W (Garmin's highest-powered solid-state marine radar) |
| Maximum Range | 96 nautical miles |
| Minimum Range | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Antenna Size | 6 ft (1.8 m) open array |
| Antenna Rotation Speed | 24 RPM and 48 RPM (48 RPM in single-range mode, MotionScope disabled, range 12 nmi or lower) |
| Horizontal Beamwidth | 1.25 degrees |
| Vertical Beamwidth | 22 degrees |
| Target Tracking (MARPA) | Up to 10 targets simultaneously |
| Transmitter Centre Frequency | 9335 to 9455 MHz |
| Bearing Accuracy | 0.25 degrees |
Electrical
| Input Voltage | 10 to 32 Vdc |
| Power Consumption | Typical 150 W; Maximum 260 W |
| Fuse | 15 A blade-type (30 A blade-type when used with the voltage converter) |
Connectivity
| Networking | Garmin BlueNet and Garmin Marine Network compatible |
Physical
| Pedestal Weight | 15.8 kg (34.8 lb) |
| Antenna Weight | 7.3 kg (16.0 lb) |
| Antenna Type | End-fed slotted waveguide |
| Antenna Length | 193.8 cm (6 ft 4 5/16 in) |
| Pedestal Height to Top of Antenna | 40.3 cm (15 7/8 in) |
| Colour | Black |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature Range | -15 to 55 C (5 to 131 F) |
| Maximum Wind Load | 80 kn |
| Humidity | 95% at 35 C (95 F) |
| Water Rating | IEC 60529 IPX6 (protected against heavy seas) |
| Compass-Safe Distance | 30 cm (11.8 in) |
| Minimum Safe Operating Distance | 100 W/m2 = 0.28 m; 50 W/m2 = 0.40 m; 10 W/m2 = 0.90 m |
