Speed and Precision
Simrad has been pushing the envelope with pulse compression radar, and the Halo20+ is their sweet spot for most recreational boaters. It offers an impressive 36-nautical-mile range, but its true strength lies in its close-quarters performance and rapid updates.
VelocityTrack and 60 RPM
When you're running at 40 knots, you need your radar to update fast. The Halo20+ spins at 60 RPM at closer ranges, giving you an almost real-time view of the water ahead. Coupled with VelocityTrack—Simrad's version of Doppler target highlighting—hazards moving toward you are instantly painted in a different color. It strips the anxiety out of running inlets at dawn.
Pros and Cons
- Pros: Blazing fast 60 RPM update rate, excellent close-range blind-spot performance, true Doppler technology, compact form factor.
- Cons: Navico/Simrad interface can have a learning curve if you're used to Garmin, and target separation at the extreme edge of its range isn't as crisp as an open array.
The Verdict
The Halo20+ offers an unbeatable combination of speed, features, and size. If you run a Simrad network, this dome is a no-brainer upgrade for safety and fish-finding (finding birds).