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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: Luna Sea 5 on April 08, 2015, 06:42:27 PM

Title: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on April 08, 2015, 06:42:27 PM

I noticed some boats have their Radar dome mounted behind the anchor light on the T-top.  Others have the light mounted on a light pole attached to the mounting bracket. 

Question.. Does the light interfere with the performance of the radar if it is in front of the radar dome?

If i put the Radar Dome on a 6" mounting bracket, I am afraid it will be too high to tow under bridges.

Any advice on this?  or tips?   

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: fellinger on April 08, 2015, 06:46:08 PM

I was told the light post does not interfere with radar. I have not received any fuzz or interference with mine. It is mounted in front of the light.

Be mindful if you elevate your radar and not your light it may be possible that the light is not seen from all directions. I have seen some people mount the light to the top of the dome... Not sure I would though.

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on April 08, 2015, 07:02:13 PM

yeah.. I was hoping it wouldn't interfere.. Not having to move the light makes life a whole lot easier..

Now.. hoping there is something to mount the bracket into..

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Treebeard on April 09, 2015, 09:55:17 AM

Hey Nick.. Here's a pic of the way it was rigged up on Fluka.. the light was stacked above GPS/Sirrius wx. antenna.. but I believe the same type of mount can be used just for the light.. I never noticed any interference at all.. but mounting it at the rear of the dome insures if you do get a blind spot, it would be dead astern... chrz
 

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Still Running on April 09, 2015, 10:10:21 AM

I had mine in front of the light and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Hotrod on April 09, 2015, 10:17:50 AM

Good to hear your getting radar.. it's a must out there t^

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on April 09, 2015, 05:51:41 PM

Quote from: Hotrod on April 09, 2015, 10:17:50 AM

Good to hear your getting radar.. it's a must out there t^

yes.. it came with the boat.. just have to get it installed.. The unit is hooked up and the dome seems like it is just a plug in.. Garmin 18hd... hopefully its easy to hook up

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: Hotrod on April 09, 2015, 07:22:54 PM

I Did mine.. but I had to fish a lot of wires.. yours will be easier

Title: Re: Radar Mounting Question..
Post by: fellinger on April 09, 2015, 09:22:46 PM

You can do it, Nick!