Elevate your helm with the Garmin GMR Fantom 50W Radar Pedestal (Black) — a pedestal-only kit designed for boaters who want strong radar performance with a clean, adaptable install. When paired with Garmin’s antenna (sold separately), it delivers reliable detection and flexible mounting for a tailored marine radar setup.
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Antenna compatibility: Requires Garmin antenna (sold separately) to complete the system.
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Color: Black
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Transmit power: 50 W for strong, long-range detection.
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Maximum range: Up to 72 nautical miles.
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Minimum range: 6 meters (about 20 feet).
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Rotation speeds: 24 RPM standard and 48 RPM high-speed updates (high-speed mode has usage limitations).
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MotionScope: Color-highlighted moving targets to help you track boats, weather, or hotspots at a glance.
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Overlay: Radar overlay on your chart, usable without leaving split-screen view.
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Dual range: Yes — supports simultaneous short- and long-range scanning.
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Dual radar support: Yes — expand radar capabilities when you add a second unit.
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Auto Bird Gain: Auto-adjusts to help identify birds and targets more reliably.
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Auto Gain Dynamic: Dynamically adjusts gain for clearer echoes across conditions.
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MARPA Target Tracking: Yes (requires heading sensor, sold separately).
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Echo Trails: Yes, for history of detected targets.
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Programmable Antenna Parking: Yes, for convenient storage when not in use.
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Target Size: Yes, supports target sizing for better tracking.
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Scan Averaging: Yes, improves image stability and clarity.
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Antenna: Sold Separately — pedestal kit includes the pedestal and cables, but the antenna is a separate purchase.
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Antenna cables included: Right-angle power cable (15 meters) and right-angle network cable (15 meters) for flexible, clean routing.
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What’s in the box: GMR Fantom 50 watt Pedestal - Black, mounting hardware kit and template, right-angle power cable (15 m), right-angle network cable (15 m), documentation.
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Waterproof: IPX6 rating for rugged marine environments.
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Power input: 10–32 V DC.
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Physical dimensions: Pedestal 16.6" x 14.3" x 10.7" (approx).
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Weight: 34.7 lb (15.7 kg).
This pedestal-only configuration keeps installation straightforward while delivering high-clarity radar information in challenging conditions. The 50 W transmit power, MotionScope technology, and chart overlays help you navigate safely through fog, rain, or clutter. With flexible mounting, optional second radar capability, and practical packing—cables and hardware included—the GMR Fantom 50W pedestal is ready to grow with your vessel as you add Garmin antennas and accessories.
| General |
| DIMENSION |
Pedestal: 16.6" x 14.3" x 10.7" |
| WEIGHT |
34.7 lb (15.7 kg) |
| WATERPROOF |
IPX6 |
| ROTATION SPEED (RPM) |
24 and 48 rpm (high speed only available in single range mode with MotionScope disabled, and on range settings of 12 NM or lower) |
| MAXIMUM RANGE |
72 nm |
| MINIMUM RANGE |
6 meters |
| Electrical Features |
| POWER INPUT |
10-32 V DC |
| TRANSMIT POWER |
50 W |
| Radar Features |
| 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 |
| Antenna |
Sold Separately |