Using the radar
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Using the radar
Introduction
This section explains how to use the radar application of H6 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.
Note:
Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, you should take every op-
portunity to compare the radar’s display pattern 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.
Displaying the radar
To display radar:
1. Click
Radar
on the button bar. The Radar will open in a new window. The
display will be in standby mode. The power alert is displayed.
2. Click
Controls
.
3. Click
Radar transmit softkey to On. The radar data is repeated over hsb and
displayed on the screen.
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