Radar Reflectors

[GeoffChopper]

i did have a tube type radar reflector but it didn't last long and i have since read that actual they are not very effective.

Does everyone have a radar refelctor on their rib? If so which do they recommend, the mini Tri Lens type look very compact and easy to fix, are they an effective type?

i am mainly south coast and not far from the coast so do i need to bother? I am likley to get another of one type or another as i like to be on the safe side but am interrested in other views

[C2 RIBS]

We use tri-lens- they had a good reveiw on previous test
see http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/whats-th...d-36353-2.html

Clearly much better than plastic tubes which I reckon give off less than your boat and A frame. If you need a strong reflector then these are OK now they have replaced plastic caps with metal screw tops. Also SeaMe active ones are good for sending out a signal but requires power

[GeoffChopper]

Ian

Thank you for the link

Geoff

[Channel Ribs]

The trilense type are good, but if you want a really great performing reflector then Echomax is the way forward. They also do an active X and X/S band reflector:

Echomax

AIS transponders are now about the same price as active reflectors, though they do not do the same job they do give a wider range of usage.