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6.5  DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER 
(SART) 
 
The  SART  (Search  and  rescue  Radar  Transponder)  is  a  survival  device  authorized  by  the  GMDSS  (Global 
Maritime  Distress  and  Safety  System),  which  is  used  for  locating  survivors  in  case  that  a  distress  accident 
occurs at sea.    The SART is designed to operate in the 9 GHz frequency band. 
When receiving the 9 GHz radar signal (interrogating signal) transmitted from the radar equipment on a rescue 
ship  or  search  aircraft,  the  SART  transmit  a  series  of  response  signals to  inform  the  distress  position  to  the 
rescue and search party. 
 
 
*  This  radar  provides  a  shortcut  item  to  make  settings  for  SART  signal  reception.  Execution  of  this  item 
automatically switches to the setting for SART reception. 
  It also functions for detect the beacon or target enhancer. 
 
 
  Procedure    1  Press [RANGE +] or [RANGE -] to set 
the radar range to 6 NM or 12 NM. 
 
2  Press [RADAR MENU] twice. 
 
The RADAR Menu will appear. 
 
3  Press [5]. 
 
Each time the key is pressed, switching between 
ON and OFF takes place.