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You must mount the radar, connect it to power, and connect it to 

the Garmin Marine Network before you can specify the antenna 

size.

1

Turn on the radar and all devices connected to the Garmin 

Marine Network.
An antenna-selection prompt appears on the connected 

chartplotters.

NOTE: 

If the entire system is being turned on for the first 

time, the antenna-selection screen is part of the initial setup 

process.

2

Select the installed antenna size for each open-array radar 

installed on the boat.

TIP: 

If you need to specify a different antenna size, while 

viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to change , 

select 

Menu

 > 

Radar Setup

 > 

Installation

 > 

Antenna 

Configuration

 > 

Antenna Size

, and select the antenna size.

Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of 

the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align 

with the bow-stern axis.

Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of 

the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align 

with the bow-stern axis.

1

Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a 

stationary target located within viewable range.

2

Measure the target bearing on the radar.

3

If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, set the front-of-

boat offset.

Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset

Before you can set the front-of-boat offset, you must measure 

the potential front-of-boat offset.
The front-of-boat offset setting configured for use in one radar 

mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar 

overlay.

1

From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select 

Menu

 > 

Radar Setup

 > 

Installation

 > 

Front of Boat

.

2

Select 

Up

 or 

Down

 to adjust the offset.

Setting a Custom Park Position

If you have more than one radar on your boat, you must be 

viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to adjust.
By default, the antenna is stopped perpendicular to the pedestal 

when it is not spinning. You can adjust this position.

1

From the radar screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Radar Setup

 > 

Installation

 > 

Antenna Configuration

 > 

Park Position

.

2

Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna when 

stopped, and select 

Back

.

Specifications

Dimensions

Item Measurement

Description

À

185.9 mm (7

5

/

16

 in.) Center of rotation to the rear of the pedestal

Á

234.7 mm (9

1

/

4

 in.) Center of rotation to the front of the pedestal

Item Measurement

Description

Â

86 mm (3

25

/

64

 in.)

Center of rotation to the rear mounting holes

Ã

114 mm (4

1

/

2

 in.)

Center of rotation to the front mounting 
holes

Ä

200 mm (7

7

/

8

 in.)

Distance between the mounting holes

Item Measurement

Description

À

4 ft. models: 132.8 cm (4 ft. 
4

5

/

16

 in.)

6 ft. models: 193.8 cm (6 ft. 
4

5

/

16

 in.)

Antenna length

Á

40.3 cm (15

7

/

8

 in.)

Base of the pedestal to the top of 
the antenna

Â

28.6 cm (11

1

/

4

 in.)

Width of the pedestal at the base

Ã

36.4 cm (14

5

/

16

 in.)

Width of the pedestal in the center

Physical Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Minimum safe operating 
distance*

4 ft. antenna
• 10 W/m

2

: 1.26 m (49.5 in.)

• 100 W/m

2

: 3.99 m (157 in.)

6 ft. antenna
• 10 W/m

2

: 1.59 m (61 in.)

• 100 W/m

2

: 5.03 m (198 in.)

Compass-safe distance

305 mm (12 in.)

Pedestal weight

15.7 kg (34.7 lb.)

Antenna weight

4 ft. antenna: 5.2 kg (11.4 lb.)
6 ft. antenna: 7.3 kg (16.0 lb.)

Power cable length

15 m (49 ft. 3 in.)

Network cable length

15 m (49 ft. 3 in.)

Antenna rotation speed

24 rpm and 48 rpm

Maximum wind load

80 kn

Temperature range

From -15 to 55ºC (from 5 to 131ºF)

Humidity

95% at 35°C (95°F)

Water resistance

IEC 60529 IPX6 (protected against heavy 
seas)

Bearing accuracy

0.25 degrees

*When it is transmitting, the radar should be located in a position 

on the vessel that is at least this far from people.
IEC 60936-1, clause 3-27.1, specifies the maximum distances 

from the antenna at which radio frequency (RF) levels can be 

expected.

Electrical Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Input voltage 

From 10 to 32 Vdc

Fuse

15 A, blade-type

Input power

Typical: 55 W
Maximum: 160 W

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