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Figure 3-6. — Kamark beacon signal superimposed on Radar view of New London Harbor. 



Not only are RACONS much more expensive than other types of beacons, 

 but they can be used only by Radars capable of sending out the proper 

 interrogating pulses, which increases the complexity and cost of the Radars 

 also. With the peacetime trends toward simplicity and economy, RACON 

 is now limited to use only by military aircraft on special routes. 



