A reconditioned Furuno FAR-2338S S-band radar set is typically priced well below new, with the RSB-128-123/RTR-123 antenna, RPU-025 processor and Hatteland HD 26T22 26-inch display making up most of the value. Insist on bench-test documentation, confirmed year of manufacture and IP56 verification on the scanner before you buy.
S-Band radar performs significantly better than X-Band in rain, fog and heavy sea clutter, and is normally carried as a second radar alongside an X-Band primary on larger commercial vessels.
Yes — both share the Hatteland HD 26T22 26-inch marine monitor and the RPU-025 processor, so dual-radar setups can standardize on shared spares.
Yes. The RSB-128-123/RTR-123 scanner is available individually for partial radar upgrades or as a direct replacement on an existing FAR-2338S installation.