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Chapter 7: Using radar
Chapter 7: Using radar
7.1 Introduction
Data from your hsb
(repeated) within RNS. The picture can be displayed on a separate page or you can
overlay a radar image on a chart.
This chapter explains how to use the radar application of RNS to find out what is
around you and to assist in collision avoidance and includes:
• Setting up the radar display.
• Getting the best radar picture.
• Using waypoints to mark position.
• Collision avoidance using VRM/EBLs and MARPA.
• Overlaying a radar image on a chart.
For technical information on radar refer to Appendix B -Radar.
Full functionality of the radar application requires heading and position data. A fast
heading sensor is also needed for operating the Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
(MARPA) functions and radar/chart overlay.
Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, you should take every
opportunity to compare the radar's display patterns with visual targets such as other
boats, buoys, and coastal structures. You should practice harbor and coastal
navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions.
7.2 How do I display the radar in a new page?
To display radar in a new page:
1. Select FILE/Open New Page. The Open New Page dialog box will appear.
2. Double- click the
mode.
3. From the softkey bar, click the PWR button.
4. Click
displayed on the screen.
2
series Pathfinder radar can be transferred and displayed
RADAR
icon. The radar page will open with the display in standby
Radar Transmit
to ON. The radar data will be repeated over the hsb
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