DRS6ANXT or DRS6A x-class

[Omanfisher]

Hi

I am looking for a radar for my 30ft center consol.
I have narrowed it down to DRS6A NXT or DRS6A x-class. My primary use is looking for birds. What would be best suited for me?

Thanks

 

[Deep Blue]

Omanfisher,

The DRS6A-NXT is solid-state system that doesn’t require any warm-up period, and utilizes Doppler technology that identifies and highlights potentially dangerous moving targets.

While solid-state systems can and are good at finding birds. I have found that magnetron systems still hold a slight advantage. The DRS6AX magnetron X-band open-array system still has better range detection when it comes to targeting birds, just slightly more than the solid-state radar with an equivalent open array.

Also keep in mind that the width of an open array can also affect bird-finding performance. The wider arrays translates to better bird detection, So, I always recommend in getting the biggest one that can fit on your boat.

Hope this information helps..?

- Deep Blue

 

[Omanfisher]

Thanks For that info Deep Blue, it was really helpfull.
I can only fit a 4ft on my ttop but will be going with the DRS6AX with the info you provided.