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Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety. This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in…

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For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety.

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This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in…

For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety. This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in adverse conditions.

She also takes a look into the functional differences and applications of three centimeter (X-band) and 10 centimeter (S-band) radars. She also shared from personal experiences, comparing their effectiveness based on range and resolution. On this episode, she offers a practical guide, weighing the pros and cons of each radar type to determine which might be best suited for specific maritime activities, from fishing to long-distance voyages.

Article by Alexandra Simon.

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Fact or fiction. X band or three centimeter radar is better than S band or ten centimeter radar. It depends. What do you want to see? Are you just fishing and looking for birds? Are you on a long distance voyage? Are you possibly operating in bad weather? For me, I have both, short range and long range, because I'm often on long voyages. My short range radar, or the three centimeter radar, offers better definition and is more useful for picking up smaller targets. The ten centimeter or the long range radar is better for, well, long range, like when I want to see what may be way ahead of me. And as a side note, the shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency and vice versa. So a longer wave can travel further than a shorter wave.

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Kelly Gordon

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon Captain Kelly J. Gordon, is an accomplished motor yacht captain whose start was far from the water as she grew up on a farm in small town Indiana. It was her drive to succeed, learn, and thirst for adventure that led her to a career in yachting. Her path into yachting was a unique one that started in Beaufort, North Carolina, where she now claims as home base, and has since allowed her to navigate many different seas. Kelly most certainly takes pride in her ability as a motor yacht captain, but also has a soft spot for the young adult and especially those that come with questions. As a former chemistry professor, Kelly loves to teach and it is certain that she will always find a moment, or many, to share what she knows with others and looks to encourage and inspire those that dream of a career in the yachting industry.

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