Weather Mode
In the weather (WX) mode, the antenna is transmitting
and painting reflected returns on the screen. This mode is
intended for painting airborne weather and is the normal
operating mode for the unit. Radar returns are painted in
the following colors:
·
Black
·
Green
·
Yellow
·
Red
·
Magenta
Black is the weakest return while Magenta shows where
the strongest returns were obtained. While in the weather
mode (or any other time the radar is transmitting), a green
RDR indicator is presented in the upper left corner of the
display.
MAP Mode
The Map (MAP) mode is used for obtaining returns from
the ground. In this mode, the return data is rendered in
the following colors:
·
Black
·
Cyan
·
Green
·
Yellow
·
Magenta
While in the Map mode, the gain can be adjusted (see
below).
Horizontal Mode
The Horizontal Mode (HORIZ) commands the radar
head to scan in the horizontal plane at a pilot selectable
tilt angle. In this mode, the current Tilt angle is shown on
the lower half of the display in green.
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Detailed Operation
