Honeywell SPZ-8000 Pilot's Manual page 267

WEATHER TYPE TARGETS ARE NOT CALIBRATED WHEN
THE RADAR IS IN THE GMAP MODE. BECAUSE OF THIS, DO
NOT USE THE GMAP MODE FOR WEATHER DETECTION.
As a constant reminder that the system is in the ground mapping
mode, the alphanumerics are changed to
scheme is changed to cyan, yellow, and magenta.
represents the least reflective return,
and magenta
If the ground mapping mode is selected before the initial RTA
warmup period is complete, WAIT is displayed in the mode field.
When the warmup period is complete, the system automatically
switches to the ground mapping mode.
NOTE: Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique (RCT)
cannot be selected in the ground mapping mode.
FP -- The FP position puts the radar system in the flight plan mode.
D
In the flight plan mode, the radar data is removed from the display
and other data is displayed, i.e., navigation displays, electrical
discharge (lightning) data.
In the flight plan mode, data is displayed alone without any radar
target overlay. The type of data is determined at installation and by
auxiliary equipment selection.
In the flight plan mode, the radar is placed in standby, the
alphanumerics are changed to cyan, and FLTPLN is displayed in
the mode field.
The target alert feature can be used in the flight plan mode. If target
alert is selected, the RTA continues to transmit.
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REV 2
SPZ--8000 Digital Integrated Flight Control System
WARNING
is a strong return.
green and the color
yellow is a moderate return,
R
PRIMUS 870 Weather Radar
Cyan
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