RACONS are important all-weather aids to navigation, which provide radar range and bearing information for safe and efficient navigation 24 hours a day. The Phalcon-2000 is a fourth generation racon, using solid-state microwave electronics designed to comply with all IALA/IMO recommendations.
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Many seamarks, especially buoys, provide a very poor response on radar screens. It is therefore customary for most authorities to equip their buoys, small lightfloats and small fixed marks with radar reflectors.
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This RTE has been designed for marine use, to enhance the radar return of what is otherwise a poor radar target. In adverse weather a target may disappear into the sea clutter. When fitted with the RTE the enhanced return dramatically increases the likelihood of detection.
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