Simrad NSS9 evo3S Combo Radar Bundle w/Halo20+

A radar dome and a chartplotter that ends up needing separate research to confirm they’ll actually talk to each other is a common headache — this bundle sidesteps it by pairing the NSS9 evo3S display with a HALO20+ pulse compression radar already matched and ready to network. It’s built for boaters who know they want radar on day one, not as a someday upgrade.

Key Features

- HALO20+ pulse compression radar included, 36nm range — solid-state radar with no magnetron warm-up delay, useful for boaters who want radar on instantly rather than waiting through a spin-up cycle.
- 1kW dual-channel CHIRP with Active Imaging built in — sonar detail on top of the included radar, not a stripped-down unit just because radar is bundled.
- ForwardScan compatible — with the right transducer added, this reads what’s ahead of the bow, not just below it, useful for shallow or unfamiliar water.
- 9″ SolarMAX IPS HybridTouch display — touchscreen with physical keypad backup, readable in direct sun.
- 2x Ethernet plus NMEA 2000/0183 — dual-protocol networking that plays well with older NMEA 0183 instruments alongside newer NMEA 2000 gear.

Who This Is For

Fits boaters who’ve already decided they want radar and don’t want to shop for a compatible dome separately — offshore cruisers, night runners, and anyone navigating in fog or high-traffic areas regularly. It’s the wrong buy if you’re not sure you need radar yet; the display alone, without the Halo20+, costs less and leaves the radar decision for later.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatible: NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 devices (both protocols supported, useful for boats with older instrumentation), additional Simrad displays over Ethernet, and ForwardScan transducers (sold separately) for forward-looking sonar. The HALO20+ radar included here is pre-matched to this display — pairing a different radar model after the fact isn’t part of this bundle’s tested configuration.

Technical Specifications

- Display: 9″ SolarMAX IPS HybridTouch
- Radar: HALO20+ pulse compression dome, 36nm range, included
- Sonar: 1kW dual-channel CHIRP, Active Imaging, ForwardScan-ready
- Networking: 2x Ethernet, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Wi-Fi

Warranty & Support

Covered by Simrad’s 2-year standard warranty, plus 5 years of upgrade support from the manufacturer.

Against the NSS16 evo3S, this trades screen size for an included radar dome — a fair trade if radar is the priority and 9 inches of screen is enough for your helm. If you already have radar or don’t need it, that budget is better spent on a larger display instead.