Marine Radar/ARPA Operator's Manual Model FAR-28x7 Series FAR-21x7(-BB) Series

2. RADAR OBSERVATION

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2.4 RACON

A RACON is a radar beacon which emits radar receivable signals in the radar

frequency spectrum (X- or S-band). There are several signal formats; in general,

the RACON signal appears on the radar screen as a rectangular echo

originating at a point just beyond the position of the radar beacon. It has a Morse

coded pattern. Note that the position on the radar display is not accurate.

RACON