> actively echo back the radar pulse somewhat amplified > ... it might be worth exploring, These do already exist - for example: www.speedseal.com/seame/howseameworks.htm These cost about $900 US and work for 3cm radar (not 10cm) - consuming almost no power when 'listening' and about a quarter amp at 12V when responding - so they are probably viable on a reasonable kayak battery. So, depending on the flavour of radar most used in your environment, they might be worth having - if you paddle in foggy shipping channels. At night, a set of bright nav lights might be a better investment. Best Regards Paul =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Paul Hayward_____________________ (64)-(9)-479-2888 microMATION CONSULTANTS LTD________mob: 021-585-521 POB 101-257 NSMC, Auckland______________New Zealand *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Jun 28 2009 - 17:19:33 PDT
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