Standby Mode
The Standby mode places the Skywatch unit into the
standby mode. In this mode, the unit will not display
traffic targets or generate traffic alerts. See the Skywatch
Users Guide for additional information.
Self-Test
When in Standby Mode, a Skywatch Self-Test can be
initiated by selecting this option.
TCAD 9900B Menu Options
Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure)
The Altitude option lets you select between relative and
pressure altitude in hundreds of feet. The Altitude option
choice is shown in the upper left corner of the screen.
Relative altitudes are shown with a “+” or “-”, while
absolute altitudes are shown as just a number.
Filter
An altitude filter allows targets that are outside of a
±2000’ vertical range to be filtered off the display. The
current mode is shown in the upper left corner of the
display as “ALL” (no filtering) or “±2000” when the
filtering is active.
Volume
The volume of the TCAD voice alert can be adjusted by
pressing the Volume button. This opens a text menu
where a value from 0 – 10 can be entered.
Approach Mode
The Approach Mode sends the approximate elevation of
the destination airport to the TCAD unit for Approach
mode operations. See the TCAD operator’s manual for
additional details.
Mute Duration
The Mute Duration allows the duration of the mute
command to be sent to the TCAD unit. See the TCAD
operator’s manual for additional details.
Shield
This allows the current shield to be selected from a
pop-up window. En Route, Unrestricted, Terminal,
Ground, and Standard are the available modes. See the
TCAD operator’s manual for additional details.
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