JRC JMA-933B-SA - Display of Radar Transponder (Sart); Display of Radar Transponder(Sart)

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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.
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.
Main Menu
RADAR Menu
→ Process Setting
→ SART
On ： SART ON
Off ： SART OFF
With the SART display mode set to ON, settings as shown below are made automatically.
(1) Sea clutter control: Minimum (Most counterclockwise)
(2) AUTO SEA function: OFF
(3) Rain and Snow Clutter Control (RAIN): minimum
(4) Auto Rain and Snow Clutter function (AUTO RAIN): OFF
(5) TUNE control: No tuning (to weaken clutter echoes)
(6) Interference rejection (IR): OFF
(7) PROCESS: OFF