FURUNO FAR-2258 50kW X-Band Radar

Electronic Navigations Ltd — December 13th, 2023

Powerful Long Range X-Band Fishing Radar

Slotting into FURUNO's extensive and impressive FAR-2xx8 series radar range, this new FAR-2258 model is FURUNO's flagship X-band commercial fishing radar.

This 50kW model delivers best-in-class performance, with unrivalled long range detection and excellent signal processing technology for crisp clear high resolution target echoes.

Add to that a range of fishing tools & functions, and this makes the FAR-2258 the the perfect radar for large commercial fishing vessels.

Key Features

Powerful Radar delivering stronger and farther detection with very high resolution

With a high output power of 50 kW, it is an excellent Radar for long-range detection. The new and improved receiver reduces noise and ensures that even the weakest echoes are not missed and are presented clearly. — Image by: Dave James

Improved detection performance compared to previous models

Superior detection with Furuno FAR-2258 over previous models — Image by: Dave James

Function keys support up to 32 customizable features & settings

Each key can be assigned a single function or multiple functions. Up to eight functions can be assigned to one key (maximum of 32 user assigned functions). — Image by: Dave James

A total of 40 origin marks can be entered

he number of origin marks that can be entered has been increased from 20 (previous model) to a maximum of 40. By displaying a list of origin marks, the distance and direction from the registered position to the cursor can be determined at a glance. Additionally, users can choose between “sea fixed” (blue) and “land fixed” (green), plus, land fixed origin marks are backed up even after the power is turned off.

Easily identify fishing grounds with colored track lines

The water temperature is automatically displayed in the vessel track line, with the color changing according to water temperature. This allows the user to intuitively understand changes in water temperature and easily identify fishing grounds. — Image by: Dave James

Intuitive off-center function with trackball

To off-center the display, the user can either move the cursor to the desired area or do so directly with the trackball when the cursor is hidden, which allows for intuitive use.

Fishing gear echoes easily visible with the addition of the Echo Average feature (EAV) and its wide dynamic range

The new wide dynamic range of the EAV function allows the display of both weak and strong echoes in a richly colored image as shown on the right. — Image by: Dave James

EAV stands for Echo Average. It is a signal processing technology that suppresses unnecessary echoes on the screen by utilizing image correlation techniques, making it easier to distinguish key target echoes.