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Solid-State vs. Magnetron Marine Radar: Why the GMR Fantom Is Worth the Premium

Garmin GMR Fantom solid-state radars power on instantly, use less amperage, and excel at bird mode and close-range obstacle detection. Legacy magnetron units still work — but solid-state is the clear choice for new installs.

Pair GMR Fantom radar with a GPSMAP 8612xsv on the Garmin Marine Network. Call us to confirm dome vs. open-array sizing for your vessel.

Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv Chartplotter / Fishfinder
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Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv Chartplotter / Fishfinder
$2,899.00
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