Fishing enthusiasts who rely on birds to locate fish will benefit from the new radars introduced by Simrad at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The company, based in Norway, unveiled the HALO 2000 and HALO 3000 models.
These radars come equipped with advanced power pulse compression and enhanced detection capabilities. Important features such as Bird+ Mode, ZoneTrack, and Dangerous Target Alerts are included within the radar systems.
The HALO 2000 model boasts 50 watts of power, allowing for visibility up to 72 nautical miles, whereas the HALO 3000 offers 130 watts of power with visibility extending to 96 nautical miles. The beam sharpening technology improves target separation, while additional enhancements provide improved situational awareness and ZoneTrack functionalities.
The Bird+ Mode on the HALO 3000 is designed to optimize radar performance by concentrating 130 watts of power on identifying and targeting flocks of birds within a range of up to 8 nautical miles.
“This state-of-the-art open array radar presents greater power and resolution than earlier versions, resulting in better safety, accuracy, and range,” stated Kevin Steinbraker, VP and General Manager, Digital Systems at Navico Group. “By integrating our cutting-edge pulse scheme with unparalleled resolution, we are equipping boaters across the board with the most effective radar available for detecting targets, achieving resolution, ensuring system reliability, and promoting user-friendliness.”
The HALO 2000 is priced from $6,399, while the HALO 3000 starts at $8,999. Both models became available for purchase during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
“Simrad Yachting provides a variety of HALO Open Array Radars tailored for all sizes and types of vessels, depending on the primary activities of boaters,” Steinbraker noted. “With the Bird+ mode, which is exclusive to the HALO 3000 series, serious offshore anglers can spot birds that indicate where fish may be. For dedicated boaters, the HALO 2000 delivers the necessary power for clearer visibility of storm systems from greater ranges.”