T&T: Radar Performance Question

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'Lo All,

I chose a 4KW 48 mile radar simply because I can see thunderstorms 
further away and, hopefully, be able to avoid them. Fun to watch 
F-15s and other aircraft when at low altitudes, too! Shades of 
another lifetime....

Anyway, other than for weather, I believe that a 4 KW 48 mile radar 
is overkill. But....weather is a very serious factor on the Gulf of 
Mexico and adjoining bays, which is why we have it. Ours is a 
Raymarine. Once, in a torrential rain squall on St. Andrews Bay (I 
could barely see the bow of the Celestial for short periods of time), 
after adjusting for rain and all, the CRT was almost as clear as it 
is in clear weather. I was astounded at how well it worked.

YMMV


Take care and be safe.

Wayne
Celestial
Albin 43 Sundeck
Near Panama City, FL