Furuno NAVnet TZtouch2 - 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
Home icon
Undo icon
Guard zone
Guard zone
North mark
North mark
Slider
bar
Return own
ship icon to
screen
center.
Data
area
Data
area
Heading line
Heading line
Redo icon
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TX/Standby
switch
Orientation mode switch
Fixed range
rings
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area
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area
TX
RADAR
DATA
ROUTE
Radar Control
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