Garmin GPSMAP 6008 Owner's Manual page 101

Setting the Radar Antenna Size
You can indicate the size of the radar antenna in order to optimize the radar picture. Until you specify the
antenna size, the "Radar needs to be configured" message appears.
Note: You can set the antenna size for GMR 404, 406, 404 xHD, 406 xHD, 604 xHD, 606 xHD, 1204 xHD,
or 1206 xHD radar only.
1. From the Home screen, select
4 Foot 6 Foot.
2. Select or
Turning On and Configuring a Radar No-transmit Zone
You can indicate an area within which the radar scanner does not transmit signals.
Note: You can set a radar no-transmit zone for GMR xHD radar only.
1. From the Home screen, select
The no-transmit zone is indicated by a shaded area on the Radar screen.
2. Select Angle 1 > Adjust
3. Select Up or Down to adjust the size of the no-transmit zone.
4. Select Angle 2 > Adjust
5. Select Up or Down to adjust the size of the no-transmit zone.
Front-of-boat Offset
The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar
scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis.
Measuring the Potential Front-of-boat Offset
1. Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range.
2. Measure the target bearing on the radar.
3. If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, set the front-of-boat offset.
Setting the Front-of-boat Offset
Before you can set the front-of-boat offset, you must measure the front-of-boat offset
The front-of-boat offset setting configured for use in one radar mode is applied to every other radar mode and
to the Radar Overlay.
1. From the Home screen, select
Up
2. Select and hold or
GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual
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Radar > Radar Setup
Radar > Radar Setup
> Move.
> Move.
Radar Radar Setup
>
Down
to adjust the offset.
> Antenna Size.
> enable No-transmit Zone.
Front of Boat.
>
Radar
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