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[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

David,

Q1. I believe my current scanner is compatible with the new Axiom MFD, as it is the digital 424HD.
A1. Correct.

Q2. However, it does have the white power cord, which I believe you mentioned in one of your threads is indicative that the unit is analog (incompatible with the Axiom MFD if I understand correctly). I know the connector at the scanner has six pins. Two large, for power/ground, and four smaller. So I'm hopeful my scanner is compatible with the newer Axiom MFD. I value the 48NM range of the 424HD and don't want to settle for the 24NM range of the 'closed' array units that are apparently more typically used with the Axiom MFDs on sailboats (my vessel is a sailboat). Any thoughts very much appreciated.
A2. The Analog Radar Cables and Digital Radar Cables are both white. They may most easily be distinguished by the threaded coupler on the end of the Digital Radar Cable which mates to a socket on the exterior of the radome or open array pedestal. In contrast, the Analog Radar Cables are designed to pass through a gland seal and mate to power and communications/video terminals inside of the radome or open array pedestal. Finally, the C-Series Widescreen MFDs were not compatible with radomes and open array pedestals utilizing Analog Radar Cables. The C-Series Widescreen MFDs were exclusively compatible the following radomes: RD218D, RD424D, RD418HD and RD424HD; all of which are compatible with Axiom MFDs.