Overview:
The GMR 40 (2kW radome) features a narrow
3.6-degree horizontal and 25-degree vertical beamwidth, which delivers accurate
target acquisition and better penetration through rain and fog. It has a range
of 36 nautical miles (nm). For fast and efficient presentation of radar
signatures, raw data is processed within the radome and presented on Garmin’s
GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter/multifunction displays (MFDs).
Easy to Use
The GMR 40 features automatic and manual
sensitivity and tuning controls, including gain, sea clutter, and rain
clutter—which allows boaters to spend less time tuning the unit and more time
navigating. The unit also boasts selectable interference rejection, which
mitigates the effect of nearby radar transmissions.
To aid in collision avoidance, the unit also
offers Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) capability, which allows
boaters to track the bearing, course, speed and predicted closest approach (by
both time and distance) of up to 10 targets. MARPA functionality requires GPSMAP
3006/3010 MFDs and an optional heading sensor.
Advanced Features
Once the GMR 40 is interfaced with a GPSMAP
3000 series MFD, it is possible to overlay radar images on the charting to help
reconcile radar signatures with known objects. Users can view "radar
only" or split the display for multiple views of radar and charting.
Plug-and-play Connectivity
The GMR 40 communicates with the Garmin Marine
Network through a waterproof 100-megabit plug-and-play proprietary
network—which affords users the ability to expand their boat’s system as
needed. Boaters can connect a GPS antenna and one remote network sensor (like
the GMR 40) directly to the MFD—or with the addition of the GMS™ 10 Network
Port Expander, users can connect multiple MFDs and network sensors to the same
network. |