Garmin GMR Fantom 56 - 6' Open Array Radar with MotionScope Technology

GMR Fantom 56 - 6 Open Array Radar

High-powered Open-Array Radar

• 6, 50W solid-state open-array radar with pedestal


• MotionScope technology detects and highlights moving targets in different colors to help avoid collisions, find flocks of birds and track weather


• Pulse Compression technology provides high-resolution imaging while maximizing energy to enhance target detection and identification


• True echo trails display a fading trail to help you quickly and easily identify moving targets while accounting for the movement of your own boat


• Overlay radar on your chart screen as single display or split screen with independent range settings

The GMR Fantom 54 solid-state radar with 50 W of power uses MotionScope technology to detect and highlight moving targets in different colors, which helps you avoid potential collisions, find flocks of birds and track weather. It includes Pulse Compression technology that provides high-resolution imaging and maximizes energy to help you detect and identify targets. It has a detection range of 20 to 72 nautical miles.

High-power 50W Radar with Narrow Beam

You get excellent close- and long-range target detection from as close as 20 to 72 nautical miles, even in fog or rain. The narrow horizontal beamwidth provides a high-resolution image, and the high antenna gain picks out weak targets at a distance. This radar paints a clear, concise image of the shoreline, other vessels and impending weather right on your Garmin chartplotter. Get consistent target positions, excellent target separation that helps you distinguish large targets from small ones and adjustable rotation speed for fast screen updates.

MotionScope Doppler Technology

GMR Fantom uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions, find flocks of birds and track weather formations. The Doppler effect is the frequency shift in the radar echo due to the relative motion of the target. This allows for instant detection of any targets moving toward or away from the radar. MotionScope highlights the moving targets on the radar display so you can navigate around other boats or severe weather or toward fishing spots where birds are feeding at the surface.

Echo Trails

A fading trail is left on the screen to help you quickly and easily identify moving targets and potential collision threats. Trails are corrected for your boats rotation when an autopilot or heading sensor is connected to your Garmin network.

Auto Bird Gain

Where there are birds on the waters surface, there are fish below it. Auto Bird Gain helps you locate flocks of birds at the waters surface where baitfish are likely to be found.

Dynamic Auto Gain and Sea Filter Settings

Dynamic Auto Gain automatically adjusts to your surroundings for optimal performance in all conditions. Dynamic Sea Filter automatically adjusts gain to changing sea conditions with user options for low, medium or high filtering.

Target Size

You can increase the size of targets on screen to help differentiate from noise, or reduce the size to sharpen shoreline details.

Dual Range with Radar Overlay

The single radar antenna can display radar images on your chartplotter map page side by side, with independent range settings and controls for both close and long range. One or both ranges can also be viewed as a chart overlay. An autopilot or heading sensor is recommended for best results.

MARPA Target Tracking

Mini-automatic radar plotting aid (MARPA) tracks up to 10 selected targets, helping you keep track of other vessels and avoid collisions.

Dual Radar Support

This provides redundancy and the ability for each display unit on the boat to select data from 1 of 2 different radar sources.

Guard Zone

Set the safety zone, and receive an alarm when an object enters the zone.

Easy Interpretation

Variable range markers (VRM) and electronic bearing lines (EBL) allow rapid measurements of distance and bearing to vessels and land. It fits the selected radar range to the vertical size of your display to show more forward-looking radar returns on screen and make it easier to interpret target distances.

Easy to Install and Use

All our radars are designed to be easy to install and easy to use. There are no complex user settings to adjust; just install your radar, and start using it. You can rely on the GMR Fantom radar to provide reliable, optimum performance in all conditions.

In The Box

• GMR Fantom 56 antenna and pedestal


• Mounting hardware kit and template


• Right angle power cable (15 meters)


• Right-angle BlueNet network cable (15 meters)


• BlueNet Network to RJ45 Adapter Cable


• Documentation

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The Garmin GMR Fantom 56 is a high-powered, 6-foot open array radar designed to enhance your maritime navigation and situational awareness. Equipped with 50W solid-state technology and a pedestal mount, this radar delivers reliable performance with exceptional target detection capabilities across a range of 20 to 72 nautical miles. Its advanced features include MotionScope technology, which detects and highlights moving targets in different colors, helping you avoid collisions, track weather, and locate flocks of birds that often indicate fishing opportunities.

Pulse Compression technology further enhances the GMR Fantom 56 by providing high-resolution imaging while maximizing energy efficiency. This allows for clear, detailed images of shoreline, vessels, and weather formations, even under foggy or rainy conditions. The radar also offers true echo trails that fade over time, enabling quick identification of moving targets while accounting for your boat's movement. The overlay function allows you to display radar images directly on your chartplotter screen, either as a single display or split-screen, with independent range settings for precise navigation and situational awareness.

Designed for ease of use, the Garmin GMR Fantom 56 supports dual range display with radar overlay, allowing you to monitor both close and long-range targets simultaneously. Its MARPA target tracking system can track up to 10 vessels, helping you maintain safe distances and avoid collisions. The radar incorporates features like Auto Bird Gain, which helps locate surface-feeding birds—an excellent indicator of baitfish and potential fishing spots. Dynamic Auto Gain and Sea Filter settings automatically adjust to changing sea conditions, ensuring optimal performance in all environments.

The radar’s variable range markers and electronic bearing lines facilitate rapid measurements of distance and bearing, making target interpretation straightforward. Easy installation and operation are supported by minimal user setup requirements, providing a seamless experience. The Garmin GMR Fantom 56 also includes safety features such as guard zones with alarm notifications, and dual radar support for redundancy, making it suitable for both recreational and professional vessels. Complete with mounting hardware, cables, and documentation, this radar is ready to enhance your navigation safety and efficiency on the water.

Features:

• High-powered 50W solid-state open-array radar with pedestal mount

• MotionScope Doppler technology detects and highlights moving targets in different colors

• Pulse Compression technology delivers high-resolution imaging and maximizes energy usage

• True echo trails provide fading trails to identify moving targets quickly

• Overlay radar on chartplotter for integrated navigation view

• Range: 20 to 72 nautical miles with excellent long- and short-range detection

• Narrow beamwidth for high-resolution imaging of shoreline, vessels, and weather

• Auto Bird Gain helps locate surface-feeding bird flocks indicating fishing opportunities

• Dynamic Auto Gain and Sea Filter automatically optimize performance in varying conditions

• Target size adjustment for better target differentiation and shoreline detail

• Dual range with independent controls and optional radar overlay

• MARPA target tracking for up to 10 vessels to assist collision avoidance

• Dual radar support for redundancy from two sources

• Guard zone with alarm notification for safety

• Variable range markers and electronic bearing lines for rapid target measurement

• Easy to install and operate with minimal setup required