Furuno NAVNET TZ2 TZTL12F - Radar Introduction

1. SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
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1.13 Radar Introduction
A radar system operates in the microwave part of the radio frequency (RF) range. The
radar detects the position and movement of objects. Objects are shown on the radar
display at their measured distances and bearings in intensities according to echo
strength.
A guard zone tells you when the radar targets are in the area you indicate.
Own ship
position
Own ship
position
Event icon
North markNorth mark
Center radar
picture
Fixed range
rings
Home icon
Guard
zone
Guard
zone
Heading
line
Heading
line
TX/STBY switch
Orientation mode switch
Radar range
Redo,
Undo
icons
Slider
bar
Data
area
Data
area
Own ship iconOwn ship icon