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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May  1,  2015    

SEE  NEAR  AND  FAR  WITH  REVOLUTIONARY,  NEW  SIMRAD  HALO™  RADAR  

The  World’s  First  Solid-­‐State,  Open-­‐Array  Radar  With  Pulse  Compression  Technology  for  Recreational  and  Light  Marine  Markets  

Tulsa, Okla. – Today, the Simrad HALO™ Pulse Compression Radar range – the

world’s first high-performance solid-state, open-array radar system with pulse

compression technology, suitable for recreational and light marine markets – was

revealed to boating consumers worldwide. Combining the advantages of Broadband

Radar™ (also introduced by Simrad Yachting as the BR24 in 2009) and traditional

pulse radar systems, HALO provides navigational visibility and awareness, as close

as 20-feet, within the pulse radar’s short-range “blind spot,” where once only

Broadband Radar could operate — all while offering exceptional long-range

performance up to 72 nautical miles.

With Beam Sharpening for enhanced target separation control, HALO provides

unmatched target resolution. Utilizing its Dual Range mode, HALO can also function

as two radars in one with no signal loss – monitoring two distance ranges

simultaneously with independent display controls. Custom, Harbor, Offshore,

Weather, and Bird modes tune HALO’s advanced signal processing to ensure targets

are seen vividly – even in the toughest environmental conditions. This Dual Range

mode with HALO also means dual MARPA target tracking. Up to 20 targets can be

Andrew  Golden  Rushton  Gregory  Communications  617-­‐413-­‐6521  agolden@rushtongregory.com  

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tracked, displaying the closest point of approach and time to closest point of

approach for each.

Unlike traditional pulse radars, HALO does not rely on a high-powered magnetron or

vacuum tube to transmit a signal – allowing it to produce a crystal-clear, accurate

radar image instantly from standby and in 16-25 seconds after power-up. This

eliminates the standard two- to three-minute warm-up associated with traditional

pulse radars. A rugged, helical gear-train construction coupled with HALO's

brushless motor ensures quiet operation at any speed. This motor design also makes

it less likely to wear out or need servicing, which can be required with traditional

pulse-radar mechanical systems. In addition, solid-state technology means

compliance with the latest, low emission and radiation standards – making it safe to

run HALO in anchorages and marinas. In fact, HALO is radiation safe to people

within the swing circle of the array on all models. In Standby mode, power

consumption is only 6.5 Watts, versus 10 or 15 Watts for traditional pulse radars.

“The world of recreational radar has taken another quantum leap forward,” said Leif

Ottosson, CEO of Navico. “By introducing the HALO Pulse Compression Radar

system, we have given boaters the best possible combination of features, providing

the perfect mix of near and distant range, reliability and resolution without the

associated warm-up time, power consumption, maintenance or harmful emissions.”

With its low power consumption, support for 12- or 24-volt systems and availability in

3-, 4- and 6-foot open arrays, HALO is idea for small- to mid-sized powerboats.

HALO Radar connects to any Simrad NSS evo2 or NSO evo2 multifunction display

system via Ethernet, with a bulkhead-mounted RI-12 interface box below deck.

Antenna installation has been simplified, utilizing the same thin cable and small-

diameter connectors as the Broadband 3G™ and 4G™ Radar systems. HALO’s

sleek open-array antenna sits atop a uniquely curved pedestal — a departure from

traditional box-shaped radar designs. Unlike other radar systems, the HALO pedestal

is lit with a soft-glow, blue-LED accent light. This light is integrated into the pedestal,

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and it can be customized with a four-level brightness control that provides an

attractive display.

Availability:

The new Simrad HALO Pulse Compression Radar is scheduled for availability from

authorized dealers in 2015. The 3-foot array is priced at $4,500 USD; the 4-foot

model is $5,000 USD, and the 6-foot array is $5,500 USD. For more information

about the HALO Radar or the entire line of Simrad Yachting marine electronics,

please contact 800-324-1356 (toll-free) in the USA or 800-661-3983 (toll-free) in

Canada or visit simrad-yachting.com.

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Andrew Golden Rushton Gregory Communications

617-­‐413-­‐6521 agolden@rushtongregory.com  

About Simrad Yachting: The Simrad brand is wholly owned by Navico, Inc., a privately held, international marine electronics company. Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, and GoFree. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. www.navico.com