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X-band versus S-band radars

Published 08/22/2002 08:48 AM | Updated 11/01/2006 04:30 PM What is the difference between X-band and S-band radars? Simply put, they differ in frequency. The majority of marine radars operate on X-band. X-band is widely used because of the ability to utilize smaller antennas that fit on most boats and to provide better target resolution. S-band radars are often used for specialized applications, such as seeing through heavy weather or precipitation and for long-range bird detection. S-band antennas are larger. The smallest Furuno S-band antenna is 9 feet long and can be as long as 12 feet.

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