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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.
Procedures
1) Press [RANGE +] or [RANGE -] key to set the radar range to 6 NM
or 12 NM.
2) Set the SART display mode according to the procedures below.
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With the SART display mode set to ON, settings as shown below are made automatically.
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.
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SART ON
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SART OFF
Sea clutter control :
Minimum (Most counterclockwise)
AUTO SEA function : OFF
Rain and Snow Clutter Control (RAIN) : Minimum
Auto Rain and Snow Clutter function
(AUTO RAIN)
:OFF
TUNE control : No tuning (to weaken clutter
echoes)
Interference rejection (IR) : OFF
PROCESS : OFF
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Main
3. RADAR Menu
1. Process Setting
9. SART
On
Off