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"RADAR REQUIRED" can be for any number of reasons. One
of them is:

8260.19C, Para 855: Where radar is the only method for
procedure entry from the en route environment, enter the
following: Chart planview note: RADAR REQUIRED.


Radar is not the only method for procedure entry from the en route
environment in this case.



You cannot use that NDB beyond 15 miles unless they see you
on radar.


That's true, but you could use another navaid until you're within 15 miles
of that NDB.



You say they lose radar below 4,000, but presumably you're
within 15 miles before they let that happen.


He didn't say that, he said they lose direct communications below 4000'.
The Bucks Harbor ARSR is only 23 miles away, the St. Albans RCAG is about
100 miles away.



The note is appropriate in view of the lack of facilities
supporting the IAP.


The note is inappropriate in view of the fact that this procedure can be
flown without the use of any radar services.