Echo Stretch; Echo Average - Furuno 1835 Operator's Manual

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Echo Stretch

The echo stretch feature enlarges the targets in the range and bearing directions to
make the targets easier to see. This feature is available on any range. There are three
levels of echo stretch, [1], [2] and [3]. [3] enlarges the targets the most.
Note: The echo stretch magnifies the targets, sea and rain clutters, and radar interfer-
ence. Correctly adjust the sea clutter, rain clutter and radar interference before you ac-
tivate the echo stretch.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Echo] and press the ENTER key.
3. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Echo Stretch] and press the ENTER key.
4. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select an echo stretch option and press the EN-
TER key.
5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. When the echo stretch is active, "ES 1
(2, or 3)" appears at the lower-left corner on the display.
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Echo Average

To identify true target echoes from the sea clutter, echoes are averaged over succes-
sive picture frames. If an echo is solid and stable, the echo is shown in its normal in-
tensity. The brilliance of sea clutter is reduced to easily identify true targets from the
sea clutter.
Note 1: Do not use the echo average function under heavy pitching and rolling. You
can lose a target.
Note 2: This feature requires a heading signal and position data. When either signal
becomes lost, echo average is deactivated.
To correctly use the echo average function, first reduce the sea clutter with the A/C
SEA control, then do as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Echo] and press the ENTER key.
3. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Echo Average] and press the ENTER key.
Echo Stretch options
Echo Average options
1. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
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