Display Of Radar Transponder (Sart) - JRC JMA-5212-4/6 User Manual

6.5
DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER
(SART)
The SART (Search and rescue Radar Transponder) is a survival device authorized by the GMDSS (Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System), which is used for locating survivors in case that a distress accident
occurs at sea. The SART is designed to operate in the 9 GHz frequency band.
When receiving the 9 GHz radar signal (interrogating signal) transmitted from the radar equipment on a rescue
ship or search aircraft, the SART transmit a series of response signals to inform the distress position to the
rescue and search party.
* This radar provides a shortcut item to make settings for SART signal reception. Execution of this item
automatically switches to the setting for SART reception.
It also functions for detect the beacon or target enhancer.
Procedure 1
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Press [RANGE +] or [RANGE -] to set
the radar range to 6 NM or 12 NM.
Press [RADAR MENU] twice.
The RADAR Menu will appear.
Press [5].
Each time the key is pressed, switching between
ON and OFF takes place.
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