Garmin GMR Fantom™ 124 Radar - Black
Garmin GMR Fantom™ 124 Radar - Black — Product description
Imagine navigating through thick fog or pounding rain with crystal-clear visibility of what's ahead—other vessels, hazards, or prime fishing spots. The Garmin GMR Fantom 124 radar transforms uncertainty into confidence on the water, delivering sharp target separation and motion-aware alerts that keep you one step ahead. Boaters trust its solid-state reliability for everything from weekend cruises to serious offshore adventures.
Why Serious Boaters Rely on This Radar
Unlike traditional magnetron radars that struggle with clutter and power draw, this open-array powerhouse uses advanced pulse compression to squeeze maximum resolution from every watt. At 120 watts, it punches out to 96 nautical miles while sipping power efficiently—ideal for battery-conscious setups. Whether you're dodging traffic in busy harbors or scanning distant horizons, it reveals weak targets others miss, enhancing safety without overwhelming your electrical system.
Real-World Edge for Fishing and Navigation
- Bird Flocks as Fish Finders: Auto Bird Gain automatically highlights surface-feeding birds, signaling baitfish below—perfect for trolling pros who chase structure and schools.
- Weather and Traffic Awareness: Spot squalls or rogue waves early, adjusting course before conditions turn dicey.
- Collision Avoidance: Echo Trails paint a moving history of targets, making it simple to gauge speed and closing rates visually.
MotionScope: See Movement Before It Matters
Doppler magic at work—MotionScope colors incoming targets red, outgoing ones green, and stationary objects neutral. No more guessing if that blip is a drifting log or a fast-approaching yacht. It shines in cluttered waters, helping you sidestep pleasure craft during peak holiday weekends or track commercial traffic on coastal runs. Pair it with split-screen dual range for simultaneous short- and long-view monitoring, and you've got a tactical advantage rivaling pro setups.
Smart Features for Effortless Control
Plug-and-play simplicity meets pro-grade tools. Dynamic Auto Gain and Sea Filter adapt on the fly to choppy seas or glassy calms, cutting through clutter without manual tweaks. Set a Guard Zone for instant alarms on intruders, or deploy MARPA to auto-track up to 30 vessels—essential when heading input reveals true bearings. Variable Range Markers and Electronic Bearing Lines let you measure distances precisely, turning your display into a command center.
Versatile Display Options
- Overlay radar directly on charts for fused situational awareness.
- Support dual radars for redundancy across multiple stations.
- Adjust target size and scan averaging for customized clarity.
Built Tough for Marine Demands
With a razor-thin 1.8-degree horizontal beamwidth, it etches fine details across vast ranges, from 6 meters out to 96 nautical miles. IPX6 waterproofing shrugs off deluges, and it handles 80-knot winds without flinching. Rotation zips at 24 or 48 RPM for fluid updates, powered by a stable 10-32V DC input. The 48-inch antenna array mounts cleanly, balancing power with a compact footprint suited to mid-size vessels.
Everything You Need to Get Started
- Black GMR Fantom 124 antenna and pedestal assembly.
- Comprehensive mounting hardware and template for straightforward installs.
- 15-meter right-angle power and network cables for clean routing.
- Voltage converter for broad compatibility.
- Full documentation to guide setup and optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does MotionScope technology improve boating safety?
MotionScope leverages Doppler processing to color-code moving targets—red for approaching, green for receding—helping you identify threats like crossing boats or gear early, reducing collision risks in low visibility.
What's the benefit of pulse compression in this radar?
Pulse compression delivers high-resolution images at long ranges without spiking power use, allowing clear separation of small targets like buoys or kayaks even in rain or fog.
Can this radar overlay on my chartplotter?
Yes, it supports seamless radar overlay on compatible chartplotters, blending real-time sweeps with map data for intuitive navigation—add a heading sensor for pinpoint accuracy.
Does it work well for finding fish via birds?
Absolutely, Auto Bird Gain optimizes detection of feeding flocks on the surface, a reliable indicator of baitfish concentrations, streamlining your search for trophy catches.
How rugged is the build for harsh conditions?
Rated IPX6 for water resistance and stable up to 80-knot winds, it's engineered for relentless marine exposure, from tropical storms to freezing spray.
Is dual-range operation supported?
Yes, dual range lets you view short- and long-range scenes side-by-side on one screen, ideal for monitoring harbor approaches while eyeing distant weather.
What power setup does it require?
It runs on 10-32V DC with 120W transmit power, including a voltage converter for flexible integration into various boat electrical systems.
GMR Fantom™ 124 Radar - Black
This open-array radar highlights moving targets in color and gives users excellent close- and long-range target detection — even in fog or rain.
Features:
- Know what’s coming. MotionScope™ technology shows targets in color as they move closer or away
- GMR Fantom brings the power (120 watts of it)
- Get high resolution without wasting energy, thanks to pulse compression
- Add even more detail to maps with radar overlay — even in a split-screen view
High-Powered Radar
This 120-watt solid-state radar has a range from 20’ to 96 nautical miles, even in fog or rain. It offers rotation speeds of 24 RPM for reduced power consumption and 48 RPM for fast screen updates.
High-Resolution Radar
The 1.8-degree horizontal beamwidth provides a high-resolution image and high antenna gain to pick out even weak targets at a distance.
Motionscope Technology
MotionScope uses the Doppler effect to detect moving targets and highlight them in different colors so users can navigate around other boats or severe weather — or toward fishing spots where birds feed at the surface.
Intuitive Operation
This radar doesn’t have any complex user settings to deal with, so it’s easy to install and start using.
Target Size
Adjust the size of objects on the radar image.
Auto Bird Gain
Locate flocks of birds at the water’s surface where baitfish are also likely to be found.
Echo Trails
A historical “trail” is left on the screen to help users quickly and easily identify moving targets and potential collision threats.
Dual Range
A single radar antenna is capable of providing split-screen images on the chartplotter for both close and long ranges.
Dual-Radar Support
Using dual radar provides redundancy and allows each display unit on the boat to pull data from one of two different radar sources.
Dynamic Auto Gain
Gain automatically adjusts levels to optimum settings for harbors, near shore, and offshore in open waters.
Dynamic Sea Filter
Gain automatically adjusts sea clutter for calm, medium, and rough sea conditions.
Radar Overlay
Overlay radar images onto a chart plotter’s map page. Users can add an optional autopilot or heading sensor (sold separately) for best results.
MARPA Target Tracking
Mini-automatic radar plotting aid (MARPA) tracks up to 30 selected targets, helping users keep track of other vessels and avoid collisions.
Guard Zone
Set the safety zone, and receive an alarm when an object enters the zone.
VRM & EBL
Variable range markers (VRM) and electronic bearing lines (EBL) allow rapid measurements of distance and bearing to vessels and land.
General Specifications:
- Dimension: 16.6" x 14.3" x 10.7" Pedestal: 42.1 x 36.4 x 27.1 cm; Full assembly: 15.9" height x 51.8" diameter; Full assembly: 40.3 cm height x 131.4 cm diameter
- Weight: Array: 11.4 LB (5.2 KG); Pedestal: 34.7 LB (15.7 KG)
- Waterproof: IPX6
- Max Wind Load: 80KT
- Antenna Length: 48” (121.92 CM)
- Rotation Speed (RPM): 24 and 48 RPM (high speed only available in single range mode with motion scope disabled and on range settings of 12 NM or lower)
- Beam Width: 1.8° Horizontal, 23° Vertical
- Maximum Range: 96 NM
- Minimum Range: 6 Meters
- Radar Type: Open-Array
Electrical Specifications:
- Power Input: 10-32 V DC
- Transmit Power: 120 W
Radar Specifications:
- Dual Range: Yes
- Overlay: Yes
- Dual Radar Support: Yes
- Auto Bird Gain: Yes
- Auto Gain: Dynamic
- Marpa Target Tracking: Yes (requires heading sensor, sold separately)
- Echo Trails: Yes
- Motionscope: Yes
- Programmable Antenna Parking: Yes
- Target Size: Yes
- Scan Averaging: Yes
In the Box:
- Black GMR Fantom 124 antenna and pedestal
- Mounting hardware kit and template
- Right-angle power cable (15 meters)
- Right-angle network cable (15 meters)
- Voltage converter
- Documentation
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
SKU: NVN-102738
MPN: K10-00012-32
UPC: 753759331436
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GMR Fantom™ 124 Radar - Black |
| SKU / MFR# | 102738 |
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