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2.4 Radar Display Control Functions ............................................... 2.16
Using the Zoom Function ........................................................... 2.16
Offsetting the Center ................................................................... 2.17
Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM) ................................. 2.18
2.5 Chart Display Control Functions ................................................ 2.19
Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 2.19
2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios .............................................................. 2.23
Place and Goto a Waypoint ......................................................... 2.24
Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 2.26
Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 2.28
Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart ........... 2.30
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................3.1
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1
3.2 Range Control ............................................................................... 3.2
Changing the Range ...................................................................... 3.2
Determining Actual Radar Range ................................................. 3.3
3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ............................... 3.4
Identifying False Echo Returns .................................................... 3.5
Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune ..................... 3.7
Changing the Targets Display ......................................................3.11
3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs .................... 3.13
Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel ................. 3.14
Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ........ 3.16
Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes ........................................... 3.18
3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms ................................................ 3.19
Placing a Guard Zone .................................................................. 3.20
Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone ........................... 3.21
Controlling Guard Zone Alarms ................................................. 3.22
3.6 MARPA ...................................................................................... 3.23
Introduction to MARPA ............................................................. 3.23
Using MARPA ............................................................................ 3.25
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