17-9-1 Finding range and bearing with a
xed VRM/EBL
From the radar window, press •
then select
VRM/EBL.
Select •
VRM/EBL then 1 (VRM/EBL 1) or 2 (VRM/EBL
2).
Set Enable to •
to show the VRM and EBL on the
radar window (or to hide them).
Select EBL reference if you want to change the EBL •
bearing reference. There are two choices:
i °R shows the EBL bearing relative to your boat’s •
head.
ii °M/°T shows the EBL bearing relative to magnetic •
North or true North.
Select •
Adjust to change the positions of the VRM
and the EBL so that you can align them with the
target. Use:
i •
left and right to decrease and increase the
radius of the VRM until it touches the target to
measure the range.
ii •
up and down to move the EBL until it touches
the target to measure the bearing.
The range and bearing of the target is shown at the •
bottom of the screen.
To clear the VRM/EBL display, press ESC and repeat •
steps 1 and 2. Then set Enable to
.
If you want to hide (or change the settings for) the •
range rings, North line, and/or heading line, press
> Radar.
If you want to nd the range and bearing of another
target, repeat the sequence using the other VRM/EBL.
This is shown in a different pattern.
17-9-2 Finding range and bearing with a
oating VRM/EBL
If you move the center of a VRM away from your boat it
is called a oating VRM. Use this to measure the range
and bearing between two locations on the radar window,
such as a headland and a buoy.
From the radar window, press MENU then select •
VRM/EBL.
Select VRM/EBL then 1 (VRM/EBL 1) or 2 (VRM/EBL •
1).