Garmin 4Kw GMR xHD3 Pedestal

Upgrade your vessel's navigation safety with the Garmin GMR xHD3 4kW pedestal, a powerhouse designed for serious mariners who demand crystal-clear radar performance in the harshest conditions. This robust pedestal serves as the heart of your radar system, delivering exceptional target detection and discrimination when paired with a compatible xHD3 radome antenna. Whether you're navigating busy coastal waters, chasing big game offshore, or simply ensuring peace of mind during night passages, this pedestal transforms raw radar data into actionable insights, helping you spot birds, debris, and distant vessels long before they become visible to the naked eye.

Superior Radar Performance for Demanding Waters

The GMR xHD3 pedestal stands out with its advanced pulse compression technology, which provides razor-sharp resolution without compromising on range. Mariners love how it excels at separating closely spaced targets—like a fleet of fishing boats or a cluttered harbor entrance—making it easier to avoid collisions and identify threats. In high-resolution mode, you'll capture intricate details of weather cells, allowing for smarter route planning around storms. The auto-gain and sea clutter rejection features work tirelessly in the background, automatically adjusting to choppy seas or rain, so you get a clean, interpretable image every time.

Built for reliability, the pedestal handles the rigors of marine environments with a rugged aluminum housing that resists corrosion. Its 4kW transmit power strikes the perfect balance: potent enough for long-range scanning up to 36 nautical miles (depending on antenna size), yet efficient to keep your boat's electrical system happy. Switch seamlessly between short, medium, and long pulse lengths to optimize for everything from close-in maneuvering to horizon-scanning voyages.

Effortless Integration into Your Garmin Ecosystem

Seamlessly connect this pedestal to your Garmin chartplotter or multifunction display via the included 15m network cable, unlocking features like overlay radar on charts, MARPA target tracking, and VRM/EBL tools for precise bearing and range measurements. It's fully compatible with Garmin's networked marine electronics, including GPSMAP, echoMAP UHD, and GPSMAP series plotters. For boats with multiple stations, daisy-chain it across your NMEA 2000 backbone for shared radar data everywhere on board.

Power-hungry? Not this one. With standby draw at just 18W and typical transmit at 55W, it sips energy, ideal for battery-powered adventures or generators that aren't oversized beasts. The wide 10-32 VDC input range means it plays nice with 12V or 24V systems, and reverse polarity protection keeps things safe during installs.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Streamlined Installation for DIY or Pro Setup

Getting this pedestal up and running is straightforward, even for weekend warriors. The included mounting hardware kit and template make precise deck or flybridge placement a breeze—drill once, mount securely. Long 15m cables for power and network give you flexibility in routing away from sensitive electronics. Follow the detailed installation instructions to connect in under an hour, and calibrate via your Garmin display for instant operation. Pro tip: Mount it high and aft to minimize blind spots from masts or arches, maximizing your radar's sweep.

Common pitfalls? Avoid running radar cables parallel to VHF or AIS lines to prevent interference. Waterproof all connections with marine-grade sealant, and consider a radar guard for added protection against accidental bumps.

What's Included in Your Package

• GMR xHD3 4 kW Pedestal
• Power cable (15 m / 49.21 ft)
• Network cable (15 m / 49.21 ft)
• Mounting hardware kit and template
• Installation instructions

Real-World Advantages Over Basic Radars

Skip the fuzzy images of entry-level radars—this pedestal's HD processing means fewer false echoes from waves or rain, saving you time and frustration. Offshore anglers rave about its bird mode for finding bait schools, while cruisers appreciate the dual-range scanning for monitoring close threats without losing the big picture. In fog or low viz, it's like having a second set of eyes with superhuman range.