2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR
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2.4 RACON
A RACON is a radar beacon which emits radar-receivable signals in the radar frequen-
cy 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
Echoes on the radar screen
Echo description
Your ship position
RACON signal
RACON station
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