Garmin GMR 24 xHD3 Dome

The Garmin GMR 24 xHD3 is a 24-inch dome (radome-enclosed) marine radar built around Garmin's xHD3 solid-state radar technology, aimed at recreational and light-commercial boats that want real target detection and weather-avoidance capability without the bulk of an open-array antenna. As a dome radar, the entire rotating antenna and transceiver assembly sits inside a fixed weatherproof housing, making it far easier to mount on a hardtop, arch, or radar pole than an open-array unit, at the cost of somewhat coarser beam resolution at long range compared to a large open-array.
This unit transmits at 4kW with a maximum range of 48 nautical miles and a minimum range down to 20 metres -- useful both for spotting weather cells and traffic well offshore and for picking out close-range hazards like channel markers or other vessels in a crowded harbour. Its horizontal beam width is 3.7 deg with a 25 deg vertical beam, and it can spin up to 60 RPM for a faster screen refresh when running at speed. Feature-wise it supports dual-range operation (viewing two radar ranges simultaneously), chart overlay (radar return superimposed directly on the chartplotter's map), MARPA target tracking for automatically following other vessels (requires a separate heading sensor), Echo Trails to visualise a moving target's recent path, and Auto Bird Gain tuning to help pick out feeding birds over baitfish. It's rated IPX7 for water resistance, runs on 11-32V DC power (typical 15W in standby, roughly 40W transmitting), and weighs approximately 7.0kg. Physical dimensions are approximately 64.5cm x 24.9cm with a 43cm antenna length. It requires a compatible Garmin MFD (multifunction display) to operate -- the dome itself has no standalone screen.
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Radar Performance
- Transmit power: 4 kW
- Range: 20m minimum - 48 nautical miles maximum
- Beam width: 3.7 deg horizontal / 25 deg vertical
- Rotation speed: Up to 60 RPM
Features
- Dual range: Yes
- Chart overlay: Yes
- MARPA target tracking: Yes (heading sensor required)
- Echo Trails / Auto Bird Gain: Yes
Physical & Power
- Dimensions: ~64.5 x 24.9 cm, 43cm antenna
- Weight: ~7.0 kg
- Power input: 11-32V DC
- Water rating: IPX7
- Display required: Compatible Garmin MFD (sold separately)