New radar

[marathon man]

Have you seen the new BR24 radar from Lowrance that some of the pros are using in the BASS classic in Louisiana. 1/10th the amount of damaging radar waves, but able to spot very small targets at great distances, and see within 7 or 8 feet of the boat, instead of the normal 100-150'.And that is set up at a height of about 6', it would be much better on a taller boat. The set up weighs only 16 pounds and connects with one cable easily to the gps plotter in the boat. Anyone on the forum using one of these yet?

 

[JHS3750]

Have the Simrad version of that broadband radar (only difference seems to be in compatibility w/ Lowrance - an unnecessary distinction IMO)
Resolution seems to be as good or better than other brand HD open array I had previously (and, less expensive).
Not so good at far distances, in my one year experience -- but amazing up close (I rarely care to look beyond 3 miles range).
Probably better for inland and near coastal as applied to fishing, in that birds are not so visible at long distances as helpful in deeper sea fishing.
No magnetron -> much less power consumption, no risk of irradiation (if that's even real?)
Beware very poor customer support from Lowrance/Simrad in my personal experience of about one year.
Seems poised to ultimately replace much of recreational magnetron generated radar, in light of comparative issues.

John