Furuno DRS6ANXT – Solid State Doppler Radar with 3.5-Foot Open Array

Get solid-state Doppler radar performance with a compact open-array footprint using the Furuno DRS6A-NXT and its 3.5-foot antenna. The 25W pulse-compression scanner, 2.3° beamwidth, and 72 NM instrumented range give boaters a useful balance between bearing separation and installation space for offshore fishing, cruising, and professional-use vessels. Need faster target information without a magnetron warm-up period? The DRS6A-NXT supports Target Analyzer Doppler, RezBoost processing, Fast Target Tracking, Bird Mode, and dual-range operation through compatible Furuno displays.

Integration

The DRS6A-NXT requires a compatible Furuno NavNet TZtouch, TZtouch2, TZtouch3, or supported TimeZero display for radar video and control. Furuno Ethernet carries radar data, while NMEA 2000 can provide compatible heading, GPS, AIS, autopilot, and sensor information. Target tracking and radar overlay require suitable heading and position data.

Target Analyzer uses Doppler processing to help indicate relative target movement, while Fast Target Tracking and Bird Mode rely on compatible display support and proper radar configuration. The 72 NM figure is an instrumented range rather than a guarantee of detection distance. Scanner height, target size, weather, rain, clutter, sea state, and installation affect practical results.

Before Ordering

Confirm compatible Furuno MFD support, available Ethernet connection, 12V/24V power capacity, 3.5-foot sweep clearance, platform strength, cable requirements, and heading/GPS sensor availability before ordering.