R209
broadbandbroadband
broadband
Preliminary
2 to 3 kW
Dual-Frequency
Deep-water
detection at its best.
Meet the Biggest and Baddest!
Want to increase your catch? Want to detect ground
fish holding tight to the bottom in deep-water? Want to
mark bait fish as closely-spaced, individual fish? Then
Airmar’s R209 is the answer.
Frequency Agility
Airmar’s Broadband R209 can operate at ANY frequency
between 33 kHz to 60 kHz and 130 kHz to 210 kHz.
Adjusting the frequency allows you to change the
R209's beamwidth and depth capabilities. For
example if you are bottom fishing in 61 m (200') of
water, the narrow high-frequency beam will display
extreme bottom detail and fish holding tight to
structure. If you are tuna or marlin fishing in deep
blue water, the wider, low-frequency beam will not
only give deep-water bottom detail, but more
importantly show you more of what is around your
vessel—including bait which may attract game fish.
With the R209, you choose the frequency for your
fishing.
• The top performer in Airmar’s
professional line of fishfinder
transducers
• Only transducer on the market
that can operate at both 38
or 50 kHz
• Recommended for commercial
and sport fishing boats above
12 m (40’)
• Fast-response
water-temperature sensor
• Unique design lets the
transducer connector pass
through the stuffing tube
• Includes fairing and stainless
steel stuffing tube
• Xducer ID™ feature
R209
Technical Information
2 to 3 kW
ual-Frequency
D
Specifications
Frequencies Number of Rated TVR RVR
Elements and RMS Power
Configuration (W)
33-60 kHz-A 3 kW 171dB -177dB
130-210kHz-BRlq 2 kW 172dB -184dB
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.8 kg (46 lb)
Hull Deadrise Angle: . . . . . . . . .0° to 25°
*does not calculate losses through the hull.
Figure of Merit
The graph shows that the R209 can run
optimally at a wide range of frequencies.
As Airmar constantly improves its
products, all specifications are subject
to change without notice. All Airmar
products are designed to provide high
levels of accuracy and reliability;
however, they should only be used as
aids to navigation and not as a
replacement for traditional navigation
aids and techniques.
33-60 kHz 130-210 kHz
FOM* -7 -12
Q 2 2
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Frequency (kHz)
R209 Dimensions
R209 transducer
587.2 mm (23.12”)
201.4 mm
(7.93”)
5.76 mm
9
(3.77”)
105.7 mm
4.16”)
(
169.7 mm
(6.68”)
Directivity Patterns
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Tel: 603.673.9570 • Fax: 603.673.4624 • www.airmar.com
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R209_rG 10/10/07