How Do I Set Up My Radar Display; Display Ranges - Raymarine C-Series Reference Manual

Chapter 5: Using the Radar

5.7 How do I set up my radar display?

Display ranges

You can zoom in or out to view your radar picture at varying scales. The scale is
measured from the centre to the top of the radar picture and is displayed in the right
hand corner of the status bar.
The scale you will need is dependent upon where you are navigating and the level of
detail that you wish to see:
• Short range scales - provide greater detail of radar echoes close to the vessel,
and are most suited for use as you approach coastlines, habors or other vessels in
the area. The shortest range scale available is 1/8 nautical miles (or the equivalent
in the chosen unit).
• Long range scales - provide the best overview of the vessel's relationship to
landmasses, weather fronts and large ship targets in or beyond the field of vision.
The longest range scale available is between 24 and 72 nautical miles (or the equiv-
alent in the chosen unit) depending upon the scanner fitted.
How do I change the displayed range?
OUT
RANGE
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IN
When the radar is overlaid onto the chart, a range change in the chart applica-
Note:
tion shall not affect the range in any radar windows. To activate the radar range when
the chart application is active and radar is overlaid, select the RADAR OPTIONS soft
key.
The range of the radar is adjusted by pressing the RANGE button.
Press IN to decrease the range scale or 'zoom in'.
Press OUT to increase the range scale or 'zooms out.
Each press of the button changes the range by one setting. Pressing
and holding the button will change the range quickly in the required
direction.
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