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Marine electronics product guides

Understand individual products, what comes in the package, who should shortlist them and which installation costs to check.

Radar

From scanner selection to a useful first practice session.

Product guide

Assess Quantum 2 for a Raymarine radar refit with a practical guide to mounting, connectivity, purchase scope and a first training session.

Best for A supported Raymarine radar refitCheck first Confirm display/software and the wired or wireless arrangementAlso needed Scanner, supported display, mount, power and commissioning

Buying Guides4 min read

Match the display and transducer to the fishing and expansion plan.

Product guide

Plan an Elite FS 9 installation around the right transducer, Australian charts and realistic expansion costs rather than a display-only price.

Best for A fishing helm with a real expansion planCheck first Live-sonar hardware and detailed Australian charts may be extraAlso needed Exact transducer, chart region, mounts and any required module

Buying Guides4 min read

Choose equipment the crew can reach, operate and support.

Product guide

Understand what the Australian IC-M94DE handheld offers, what AIS reception cannot do, and how to assess carrying, charging and everyday operation.

Best for Portable VHF with AIS receptionCheck first The Australian version is 5 W; it does not transmit AISAlso needed Australian radio package, carrying arrangement and onboard charging

Buying Guides4 min read