{"product_id":"sports-radar-sr3800-radar-gun","title":"Sports Radar SR3800 Mid Range Radar Gun","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sports Radar SR3800 is the mid range gun in the line and the only model here that reports pitch speed and plate speed from the same throw. Pull and hold the trigger and the display shows what the ball was doing out of the hand, then what it was doing when it crossed the plate. For a pitching coach or a scout, that pair of numbers says more about a fastball than either number says alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reads from 10 to 250 MPH and holds a baseball out to 130 feet at its lowest noise filter setting, roughly double the reach of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sr3600-radar-gun\"\u003eSR3600\u003c\/a\u003e and enough to work from behind a backstop. At 0.85 pounds it is the lightest of the data port guns, it runs on batteries, wall power or straight off a Sports Radar display, and it is made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePitch Speed and Plate Speed from One Throw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to buy the SR3800. In trigger mode, a quick pull and release gives you the fastest speed of the pitch, the way any gun works. Hold the trigger instead of releasing it and the readout toggles: first the pitch speed, then the plate speed, from that same delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gap between the two is the useful part. Every pitch loses speed on the way to the plate, and how much it loses is a property of the pitch. Two fastballs that leave the hand at the same number can arrive very differently, and the pitcher whose ball holds its speed is the one hitters describe as having late life. A change up should give up more; a well thrown four seam should give up less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate speed also explains why two guns at the same game disagree. One behind the plate and one behind the mound are measuring the ball at different points in its flight, and reading both ends with a single instrument makes that difference visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne limit worth knowing before you buy: when readings are sent to a computer through the data port, only the pitch speed is recorded. Plate speed is a display feature on the gun itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReading Range and Working Through a Backstop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading range is 130 feet on a baseball with the noise filter at its nF1 setting, and range is optimized between 30 and 100 MPH. That is the number that lets a coach stand behind the backstop or up in the stands instead of crowding the bullpen. Chain link is not a wall to X band radar, so reading through backstop fencing from a normal seat is realistic as long as you stay inside the range and keep the angle honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition still decides accuracy. Radar measures the part of a ball's motion heading directly toward or away from the gun, so an operator off to the side of the flight path always reads low. Straight behind the plate or straight behind the pitcher gives a true number; drifting off that line explains most readings that look slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Noise Filter, the Beeper and the Setup Menu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor cages are hostile to radar. Fluorescent lights, fans, motors, HVAC equipment and a second gun in the next lane all produce readings nobody threw. The SR3800 answers that with a noise filter running from nF1 to nF9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade is straightforward. nF1 filters least and reaches furthest, which is the setting behind the 130 foot number. nF9 filters hardest and pulls the readable distance in to about 20 feet, which is what you want in a crowded indoor facility. The gun starts at nF2 every time it powers on, so most users set it for the room they are in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding the trigger while powering on opens the preferences menu: units, fastest speed only or the pitch plus plate pair, the noise filter, a 2.5 or 0.5 second delay between continuous readings, and the beeper. Silencing the beeper matters more than it sounds, because a coach charting from the stands during a game does not want a tone on every pitch. Preferences persist through power cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower for Handheld, Cage and Permanent Setups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree power paths cover every way this gun gets used. Two standard 9V alkaline batteries make it fully portable, and they last up to 12 hours of continuous running or around 60 hours of typical trigger use. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-power-adapters\"\u003e9V or 12V wall adapter\u003c\/a\u003e handles a cage, a booth or a camp station that runs all day. The third path is the one almost nobody talks about: the gun can be powered directly from a Sports Radar display through the data cable, so a permanent install has one power drop and no batteries to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jack senses external power and takes over automatically, so batteries can stay in place as a backup. Batteries are not included with the gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Data Port, Displays and Software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RadarDataPort is an RS232 serial output built for Sports Radar equipment. It drives the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-dl431-r-led-speed-display\"\u003e4 inch red LED display\u003c\/a\u003e and the larger boards, which is how a cage, a fundraiser booth or a facility puts the number where a crowd can read it. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-srdl-38-kit\"\u003eSRDL-38-KIT\u003c\/a\u003e pairs this gun with a 4 inch display, an adapter, a cable and a hard case; note that the kit built to work with inflatable speed pitch setups is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-srdl-36-kit\"\u003eSRDL-36-KIT\u003c\/a\u003e, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor logging rather than displaying, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-sr-pc-02-software\"\u003espeed acquisition software\u003c\/a\u003e records readings on a Windows computer through the serial adapter included with it. Never run a plain serial cable from the gun into a computer; the port is for Sports Radar adapters and displays only, and a direct connection can damage both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Radar Gun Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR3800 is the choice for high school, travel and college baseball programs, pitching instructors, scouts, showcase operators and facilities that want one gun capable of charting from a distance and reporting a pitch plus plate pair. The 130 foot reach and the silent option make it usable during a game, and the noise filter makes it usable in a cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your work is all inside 60 feet and you do not need plate speed, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sr3600-radar-gun\"\u003eSR3600\u003c\/a\u003e covers it for less. If you need to measure things moving slower than 10 MPH, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-sr3800-ls-low-speed-radar-gun\"\u003eSR3800-LS\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the pitch and plate feature with a 4 MPH floor, though it gives up range and top end to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraining Applications for the SR3800\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBullpen and side work is the daily use. Chart pitch and plate speed by pitch type and you can see whether a change up is separating properly from the fastball at both ends of its flight, not just at release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn game charting is what the range and the silent beeper are for. From behind the backstop a coach can chart a full outing without a tone on every pitch and without standing somewhere that draws attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage and facility installs are where the display power option pays off. The gun mounts once, powers off the display, and reads every rep without staff involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExit velocity work reads well, because a Doppler gun measures the speed of a moving ball whether a hand or a bat put it in motion. Bat speed itself is a different measurement and needs a different device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSports Radar SR3800 Mid Range Radar Gun Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed range: 10 to 250 MPH (16 to 403 Km\/H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: 1 MPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading range on a baseball: 130 feet at the nF1 noise filter setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange optimized between 30 and 100 MPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar band: X band, 10.525 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: 3 digit LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModes: trigger with pull and release for fastest speed or pull and hold for pitch plus plate speed, and continuous hands free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise filter: nF1 through nF9, nF2 at power up; nF9 reduces reading distance to about 20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser settings: units, speed display mode, noise filter, 2.5 or 0.5 second delay between continuous readings, beeper on or off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: two standard 9V alkaline batteries, a 9 to 12VDC wall adapter, or power from a Sports Radar display; the jack senses external power automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery life: up to 12 hours continuous, about 60 hours in typical trigger use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData output: RadarDataPort RS232 serial, for Sports Radar displays and adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.85 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10-3\/4 in L x 2-3\/4 in W x 7-1\/4 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: -10 to 130 F; storage -20 to 155 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: standard tripod thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSR3800 radar gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty registration card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries are not included; the gun takes two 9V cells. Sold separately: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sr3600-radar-gun-case\"\u003ehard carry case\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-radar-gun-tripod\"\u003e52 inch tripod\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-power-adapters\"\u003ewall and vehicle power adapters\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-radar-tuning-fork\"\u003e65 MPH tuning fork\u003c\/a\u003e, remote LED displays and the computer software package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I get pitch speed and plate speed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull and hold the trigger instead of releasing it. The display shows the pitch speed first, then the plate speed from the same throw. Pitch plus plate is a trigger mode feature, selected in the setup menu you reach by holding the trigger while powering on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it read through a backstop?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. X band radar passes through chain link, so working from behind a backstop is a normal way to use this gun. Stay within the 130 foot range and keep the gun in line with the ball's flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I turn the beeper off?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in the setup menu. Coaches charting from the stands during a game usually turn it off so there is no tone on every pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre batteries included, and can I run it on wall power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries are not included; it takes two 9V cells. You can also run it from a 9 to 12VDC wall adapter, or power it directly from a Sports Radar display over the data cable for a permanent install. The gun switches to external power on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the noise filter for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRejecting false readings from lights, fans, motors, HVAC equipment and other guns nearby, which is mostly an indoor problem. Raising the filter costs range: nF1 reaches 130 feet and nF9 pulls in to about 20 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the computer software record plate speed too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Only pitch speed is sent to the software. Plate speed is read on the gun's own display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I verify it is still accurate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the 65 MPH X band tuning fork. Strike it, hold it in front of the gun, and look for 65 on the display. That is a verification check rather than a calibration; these guns have no user calibration, so a fork reading that is off means the unit needs service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sports Radar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509502935355,"sku":"S07-SR3800","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/SR3800_20side_20_20back.jpg?v=1785180184","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/sports-radar-sr3800-radar-gun","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}